Point of View

Depending on where you choose to stand, you perceive it differently. Whatever it may be, as long as you are on the journey heading north in search of truth and joy. What better way to do so than to invest in the lives of many others. For as the scripture implies and reveals - only two things hold past the fire; the word of God and the souls of men.

A quote came up on the white screen today at the conference that said something to the effect of, "A man is only as tall as when he kneels down to help a child". I didn't quite catch the origin of the spoken truth but the visuals brought me absolutely to tears. I guess we each have to find that deep coal within us that burns with the right ignition to propel us to activity. Passion and faith is only but dead if we do nothing but hide from daylight and make ourselves a comfortable bed. For so long, reaching little ones have always tugged me into the cesspool of soap opera housewives plucking tissues to the tune of The Oprah Show. I'm not ashamed to admit that I am a fan to a certain extent. Yes, I want to be one of her guests in time to come.

Learning to make small talk is such an essential currency in our new economy. Norman made a point today which made Ian & Gill nod their heads in unison. It's that small but significant truth in this christian faith that many in the comfortable church barns find it elusive. Keyword: others. One thought sums it up - be interested, not interesting. Now that outta flip you right over if you understand the diamonds that will make of you.

Cos a diamond ... is born today.

j.t.