Yesterday, as I was preparing my supper, I accidentally sliced off the top tip of my left-hand middle finger. I was in a hurry because I had an appointment to get to before our mid-week Bible study. However, I could not ignore the unrestrained bleeding. Since I did not want to be stuck in the ER for the next 4 hours, I went to our local Alexandria Kentucky fire station. Without question but with a lot of compassion they took care of my immediate need.

Could you imagine living in a world where greed, ego, bad habits, and the need for power does not exist? Instead, you live in a world filled with gratitude, appreciation, care, and compassion.

This is the world that Jesus created for us, as Christians, to live in. A world where we would shine like stars on a dark night. A world where we consider what we would like someone to do for us, and then turn around and do it for them.

Yes, I do live in this world! Every year the Summit Church of Christ surprises Douwene I with an extremely generous gift. This year was no exception. Words can never fully express the gratitude, appreciation, care, and compassion we feel for each one of God’s Saints at Summit.

Thank You!