Thursday, March 6

From Proverbs 6

"Go to the ant, you sluggard!

Consider her ways and be wise,

Which, having no captain,

Overseer or ruler,

Provides her supplies in the summer,

And gathers her food in the harvest.

How long will you slumber, O sluggard?

When will you rise from your sleep?

A little sleep, a little slumber,

A little folding of the hands to sleep—

So shall your poverty come on you like a prowler,

And your need like an armed man."

Morning traffic jams are no fun, especially if you're late for work. But in every one of those cars is a person who is providing for the needs of their own, day in and day out. These are the folks who make this country run. God bless them today.

Pastor Phil Owens

Children Are Precious

A few folks from our church (Prospect Avenue Baptist) volunteered at the city of Santee's holiday event at Santee Trolley Square. Upon our arrival at 4:30 we learned that we were assigned to assist with skates at the synthetic skating rink. (I didn't even know they made plastic skating rinks.) We spent 3 hours helping the youngsters put on and take off ice skates. It was a bit tough on 50 year-old knees. But it was very refreshing to see so many sweet-spirited, polite children from our community.
It reminded me of a couple things: Children are precious to God and they should be to us. And children are a great responsibility - those kids had been taught by their parents to be respectful and to express gratitude. Thank God for folks who take their responsibilities as parents seriously.

The Cattywampus Boys

Great friends and great music, (l-r) Pat Ruis, Bryan San Miguel, Scott McCarty, Ben Owens, and Jameson Owens. These guys make all our events fun.