Many in the world today understand the importance of looking around to be aware of others in need, so we can help.  As a Christian I know that the Bible both encourages and commands us to care for others.  But the Lord tells us that even before we look out to others, we should first look up to Him.

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Today is a good day. I wake up before dawn to head over to the gym and teach yoga. Summer has just begun and I’m off work for the next ten weeks; my new bootcamp class is growing and the bible study I’ve been hosting at my house has been encouraging. No controversies, no hardships. But how does it look when it’s not a good day?

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Meet Max. He’s a cool dog and everyone loves him. I appreciate that about him, he builds bridges where I probably could not. He makes everyone more comfortable when he’s around. He will bring you a tennis ball and play fetch or he will just sit next to you and take a nap. He’s just a great guy.

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I think I’ll give up on watching the news. It’s just too hard. There is war and sickness, violence, fear and hate on display in high-definition, wide-screen color. It’s devastating. As a child of God, my response to the pain in the world should be to pray, taking the concerns of my heart to the Throne of God. But there comes a point when the pain is overwhelming, and I can’t even find the words to pray.

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As a young man, my dad had a large original oil painting hanging in his apartment. It depicts a vase full of cheerful, daisy-like flowers painted in the hallmark colors and character of the early 70s: loud, gaudy and stylized; it’s a fitting tribute to the culture of that era. Years later the painting found a prominent place on our family room wall.

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In recent weeks, a horrible virus swept through some of my family. It was one of those times you are sick where there’s not a name like strep, where you can easily pop some meds, and it will all fade away quickly.

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