April 19, 2026

We all have things and stuff that irritate us. We get impatient with ourselves and others when things don’t “go our way.” Too often …

“my agenda” is all that matters. And then I hear the voice of “little Jesus” … that gentle voice calling us to be kind and patient and understanding. This morning I’m thinking of a lady whom you haven’t met. She hasn’t been “in church” for a along time. She is well into her 90’s … and her world is her bed and room in a local

nursing facility. And you know what she holds onto?? Her two daughters … and watching our worship service on line. Juanita is so loyal … so grateful to be able to see us … and so strengthened by any short visit and act of kindness coming her way. I just want Jesus to walk into her room and say: RISE UP AND WALK. Well, that isn’t going to happen … but ——- Jesus is there!@!! Those “little guys” are lined up on her dresser. She “rises up” when she hears us sing … when someone walks into the room and holds her hand with kindness in their heart. On the surface, she will never walk. In the heart and soul of her very being … she walks with us. Juanita … we pray for you, we care about you. You will be “walking’ with us today. Love and peace to all —– Don