Reaching Out

Pastor Les Avery of my church many years ago closed the worship service by saying,  "Be good to yourself and kind to your neighbor. Know that almost everyone you meet carries a heavy load. If you scratch beneath the surface of almost any life you will encounter pain. It is there. Don't be afraid to put your arm around your own shoulder or that of a friend. Go now in the love of Jesus and celebrate."

We often say something that is hurtful because we simply don't understand someone else's situation.
This Valentine's Day reach out to someone that is hurting.

Happy Valentine's Day!

My Child

When people laugh,
they don't see the hurt;
But I do.
It's MY CHILD…


When people speak
such unkind words,
they don't see the pain;
But I do.
It's MY CHILD…


When people turn away
Because they don't understand,
I do.
It's MY CHILD…


So many tears,
so many broken hearts,
they don't feel;
But I do.
It's MY CHILD…


A simple smile,
just one kind word
could ease the hurt.
Oh, don't they see;
I do.
It's MY CHILD…


Please understand
My fervent plea;
Think before you speak.
It could be YOUR CHILD…

Written by Fran Sanzone