Jack’s Wnning Words  10/27/22

“Every positive thought that has passed between us makes room for more light.”  (John Lewis)  O, how I long for John Lewis or someone like him!  He served 17 terms in Congress representing Georgians.  As the saying goes: We are who we were.  Raised “dirt poor’,  John was fortunate to have a teacher who advised him to read, read, read.  He did!  He wanted to become a preacher and was inspired by Billy Graham.  He was inspired by MLK Jr, met him, walked with him, was there on Bloody Sunday.  Lewis  never became a preacher – but maybe he did.  We each have our opportunities to share positive thoughts with words and actions..  All preachers don’t necessarily wear robes.  ;-)  Jack

FROM SK IN SJ:  Being Positive gives us hope and courage to face the future day by day. We know the Lord will not let us down. So we March on in hopes of good things to happen. Love to you and Joan. Skfsj ( aka Sharon)===JACK:  Each day presents a battle to be positive among negativity and a battle to remain faithful to God amidst so many situations to entice us to lose our faith.  With God's help, we will win the battle.

FROM BLAZING OAKS:  That is true.  My son John is one of them! Son Fred is a preacher; They both have spheres of influence!! Both are asked to pray at public functions often and give invocations at meals.===JACK:  The world changes.  I find that during these pandemic days (and even before) that people have3 become less "religious" and more "spiritual."  That goes for my family, too.  ....and I'm not necessarily sad over that - just aware that God's world includes not only the church.  For me, the Church becomes is a gathering place, a school, a "holy" place and much more.  We each find God in our own way.

FROM DR J:  I love this post… and John Lewis. Both bring me hope and peace! ===JACK:  Sometimes we don't really appreciate someone until they're gone.

FROM SAN DEE BEE:   Have you read Jon Meacham’s book, “His Truth Is Marching On: John Lewis and the Power of Hope?” I was fortunate to meet  Congressman Lewis at a campaign rally for a candidate here in Michigan about four years ago and was inspired by his speech about how he rose from deep poverty to become a powerful public servant dedicated to causing “good trouble” to reform our society.===JACK:  No, I have not read the book nor met Johmn Leis in person.  You're two up on me.