Happy Valentines Day!

One of my favorite television shows is Glee. A recent episode called "Fireworks" was considered the shows "Valentines" episode. What surprised me about the episode was the ending. Kurt and the "Warblers" sang at a lonely hearts club dinner. Some of the characters, for whatever reason, were alone on Valentine's day.

As you celebrate this day with that special person in your life, I hope you reach out to those who are alone and maybe lonely. Could be a widow, shut-in, or someone in the hospital. On your journey I hope you take time to read about the life of St. Valentine and celebrate this day of love!

Day of Love

I admit I'm a hopeless romantic! "Sleepless in Seattle, You've Got Mail, and The Goodbye Girl" are some of my favorite movies! "You and Me, I'm Your's, and You Were Meant For Me" are some of my favorite songs. I think you know where I'm going with this!

During this time of year we are bombarded with ads including jewelry, flowers, candy, etc. Even though I agree these are ways to show love, I believe there are many other ways!

I've always considered Valentines Day as a day to show love to those people in our lives that we appreciate! It's as simple a visiting a shut-in, calling someone you haven't talked to for awhile, sharing a meal, etc. On your journey, take time to spread the Love!

God and Dog by WJ Francisco

Saint Valentine

As Valentine's day approaches, there are those romantic advertisements for chocolates, flowers, jewelry, etc. Although these are important I would challenge you on your journey to learn about Saint Valentine and the significance of this day which goes far beyond romance. For me it has always been a day of love: to receive and give to all those important people in our lives. Love On!

Charlie Brown

One of my greatest hero's comes in the form a comic strip: "Peanuts" which was created by Charles M. Schulz. Charlie Brown (one of the characters) has his share of problems, but he is always persistent, loyal and a friend to all. He is loyal to his friends, show perserverence in whatever he does and tries to be a friend to all. When your jouney is rough and rocky, you can always turn to Charlie Brown!

The Kindness Of Strangers!

I have heard and read a lot of stories relating to the kindness of strangers. Recently, my mom and I were having coffee at a local coffee/gift shop. We were sharing about the challenges we were facing, when a lady (I'm guessing in her mid-twenties) asked if she could pray for us. We all prayed and then went our seperate ways. Be open to the kindness of strangers, or maybe be the stranger who shows kindness to another!