Bees in My Bonnet

I just want to put this out there: Yesterday we (Sam, Caleb -16, Priscilla -14, Timo -10, Andrew -8, and Hannah -5) went to a creek and decided to build a small dam. Some carried big rocks, some small, some added handfuls of pebbles. One huge rock or a handful of small rocks did not build it or even hardly make a dent in it. But each tiny addition added to the success of building it. With many additions you could see small, incremental changes in the flow of water. For it to be really effective, we had to have a lot of tiny little stones, pebbles and sand. I reflected that this is a lot like life and progress. We could have left the stream alone and done nothing. But we decided to change it. We used muscle, effort, creativity and intelligence to bring about change - to create beauty, sound effects, and to marvel at our own power and work. Every small discovery, effort of big movement in a new direction can create a change in the course and flow of our lives. I was encouraged to see t...

The Pharisee I fail to see Is one who has no need; Who says, "I'll help - but I won't let You sacrifice for me!" The Pharisee I fail to see Is one who ponders deep - Who sees the world, its shame and woe And says, "I'm glad I'm free." The Pharisee I fail to see Is unable to receive. She cannot ask for simple prayer Lest she admits her need. There might be some of these - In Church or home (or quilting bees) - I wouldn't know...I fail to see Because the Pharisee is me.