A Recommendation from Pastor
Happy New Year! Last year was a great one at St. Martin's because we celebrated our 150th anniversary (sesquicentennial). I am calling the New Year, "One to Grow on" because that is what you always wish for after you celebrate a significant birthday as we just did. In worship on Sundays I just finished observing our wonderful holiday season together by sharing illustrations from my favorite author, Leo Buscaglia, about the power of love to change our lives and our world. One dose of Buscaglia's wisdom can give us a great perspective for growing in love in the New Year. In his last book, before he passed away, the author published a "Love Quiz" which includes the promise of a new beginning whenever we need one along with a clue for how to gauge just how loving we are increasingly becoming. I recommend this quiz to you as a worthwhile resolution for the New Year:
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Leo
Buscaglia, “Born For Love”
Love Quiz |
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Asking yourself questions and answering them honestly is a good path to self-knowledge. In keeping with this idea, I'd like to propose a few end-of-the-day questions for each of us
- Is anyone a little happier because I came along today?
- Did I leave any concrete evidence of my kindness, any sign of my love?
- Did I try to think of someone I know in a more positive light?
- Did I help someone to feel joy, to laugh, or at least, to smile?
- Have I attempted to remove a little of the rust that is corroding my relationships?
- Have I forgiven others for being less than perfect?
- Have I forgiven myself?
- Have I learned something new about life, living or love?
- Have I gone through the day without fretting over what I don't have & celebrating the things I do have?
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If you are not satisfied with your answers, take heart. Tomorrow you get to start all over again! If you will it, this is one quiz you can never fail.
Happy New Year, LOVE, Pastor Scott
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