The Plumbline

I know it is not Christmas yet, but it never hurts to consider some of the things that make you go, "Hmmm...now what happened to....", especially when you consider something like the shepherds seeing a big star one night and then just up and leaving to follow that star. What happened to the sheep? I have to ask that question, because sheep without a shepherd are at huge risk and to leave them would endanger the livelihood of the families who counted on the income from their sale, or to increase their own flocks. Angels singing, star glowing bright above, and your best buddies all say, "Let's go for it!" In a moment, their world changed and their lives were about to change forever. The "common" among men were visited by the heavenly realm - than in and of itself was pretty awesome! Their first response - they were overwhelmed with fear! A thing like this did not happen to "everyday men" just minding their business in the fields! Maybe it wa...

Just before mom's passing, I found myself crying at the drop of a hat. You might just say something, then almost imperceptibly, the tears would begin to well up and there you are, leaking tears I've never been one of those individuals who "leaks" tears very often, but a good cry does something to cleanse our soul, doesn't it? The most precious tears are often shed right when I least expect them and in times of either anticipated loss, or those times when loss has occurred. Sometimes it doesn't even have to be loss that drives me to tears. I can be driving down the road, listening to the Christian station, when a song comes on which "hits" me right where I am in life. The words do more than carry me along - they minister to my heart. In turn, I might just "leak" a little! Truth is, I like to laugh much better than I enjoy crying! Yet, there are some definite "types" of tears which I think say much more than any amount of laught...