Wednesday, April 2, 2025

Helping others

I believe in helping others.  I believe that it is better to help one time too many than one time not enough.  In other words, I would rather help so many, that from time to time I was taken advantage of, instead of withholding help and letting legitimate needs go unmet.

Recently I have become aware of a need at our church.  A young woman was diagnosed with a brain tumor.  She is from a family that works hard.  Fortunately, the tumor was benign and she is expected to be ok.  But there will be bills.

I have chosen to help the family by making a payment on their medical bills.  I asked a good friend if I should ask for others to help through the blog.  They weren't sure if it was a good idea or not.  

So, I don't want to put anyone on the spot.  I will just put it out there this way... if you are interested in learning more about the situation, send me an email at jsbrink57@gmail.com

If you choose to help or not help, that is totally fine.  I love you just the way that you are.  And honestly, there are tons of other needs out there.  This one just spoke to me for some reason.

It's a beautiful day in God's world, be sure to see the good.

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I am leading a trip to Italy in November of this year with Pastor Sherri Swanson. There is plenty of room and we would love to have you join!!!

click here for the Italy brochure

Tuesday, April 1, 2025

April 1st

Happy April Fools Day.  I have no jokes to share today.  I overdid it a few years ago and I hurt some of my friends.

I don't want to hurt people.

Over the years I have learned that not everyone "gets" or appreciates my sense of humor.  I totally understand that.  Some times I don't know where it all comes from.

Anyway, if you need some humor today, I hope that you find it.  Text me and I will tell you a joke.  But I won't be hurting anyone through a blog post today.

It's a beautiful day in God's world, be sure to see the good.

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I am leading a trip to Italy in November of this year with Pastor Sherri Swanson. There is plenty of room and we would love to have you join!!!

click here for the Italy brochure