Why Does God Love Us?

This is as good an answer as you're going to get. It may be meant sarcastically (it may not), but I think it's true.

Haiti Earthquake Relief

The earthquake in Haiti has been catastrophic. Immediate assistance is needed. The River is part of the ELCA (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America) which has a Disaster Response unit already on the scene in Haiti. To read about what they are doing, click here. To donate online, click here. 100% of your contribution will go directly to aiding victims. My wife and I are giving, and we hope you will too.

Today's Atlanta Journal-Constitution described this scene: "Those gathering ouside tents, on lawn chairs, sitting in the middle of empty streets, sang their hymns. One phrase in Creole could be heard repeatedly both inside and outside the hospital walls, as if those voicing the words were trying to make sense of the madness around them. 'Beni Swa Leternel,' they sang. 'Blessed be the Lord.'"

The people of Haiti are counting on God. And God is counting on you.

Thank you for your prayers, your gift, and your partnership.

-Pastor Scott

Email Meditations

I've been getting email meditations from Richard Rohr for a few months now, and every day they astound me. They are deep and thought provoking in a way that is still comforting. You can't link to them, they're only available via email, but if you don't like them unsubscribing takes two seconds. I highly recommend them!

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Vacation Brain

I'm back after a week of vacation and my brain has gone to mush. It's like the time before Christmas was another life. I can't remember what I scheduled or why. I can't remember who I talked to or what they said. While I was away I spent a lot of time in my mother-in-laws hot tub, maybe it fried my brain. Or maybe those two glasses of champagne on New Years did more than I thought. Regardless, I have a major case of vacation brain. It's weird having all this energy and not knowing what to do with it. Maybe this is how a puppy feels. I think I'll try gnawing on the sofa, see if my brain comes back. If not, and you see it, please let me know. Thanks.