On the road . . .

I'll be on the road for the next few days at a conference so my bloggin' time will be limited. I'll be back soon though so don't go too far . . .

But before I go, I just want to encourage you all to give your loved ones an extra squeeze this week - it's been a hard one for so many in this country and around the world. The tragedy in Virgina has held our attention, but please note that within the last week in Iraq many more have lost their lives at the hands of fanatical, desperate and demented individuals who have no regard for the precious value of each life.

In my Bible study this week, there was a question about how will I (you) stand up for the cause of justice this week? Brad reminded me this morning that sometimes it's the little things. He took our son to school and on the way out of the parking lot, saw an older boy swinging his back-pack repeatedly at a cowering, smaller, younger boy. Brad rolled down his window and in his very firm, teacher-voice reprimanded the older boy and told him to stop hitting the younger one. We must all look for opportunities to stand up for those who need help to feel strong. Who knows how the world might change if we all choose to do this.

Peace to you and yours and a blessed weekend!