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Whose That Old Man Staring At Me?

When I look in the mirror, I see a face,
Worn by time, weathered by grace.
Eyes like rivers, deep and slow,
Tracing the miles of where I’ve been and where I’ll go.

Once a young man, full of dreams and fire,
Now an old man with a heart of quiet desire.
Wrinkles tell stories, lines carved by years,
Each one a reminder of joy and of tears.

Hair, now silver like mountain snow,
A crown earned through valleys and peaks below.
These hands, they’ve labored, they’ve built, they’ve prayed,
And this back has carried the burdens I made.

I see the youth that once ran wild and free,
Chasing horizons and climbing every tree.
Now I walk slower, with a wisdom grown still,
Finding beauty in each moment, a life fulfilled.

For age is not a thief; it’s a friend in disguise,
Teaching me to cherish, to love, to realize.
So I nod to that old man staring back at me,
And thank him for the journey—wild, long, and free.

-MJHarvell

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Generosity!

Luke 6:38 tells us, “Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.”

This is a beautiful reminder from our Lord about the power of generosity. When we open our hearts and give freely, we create a ripple effect of blessings that touch not only others but also come back to us in abundance.

Imagine your heart as a vessel, ready to be filled with the goodness of God. When you give—be it time, love, or resources—you’re making space for God to pour even more into your life. It’s like when you help a neighbor in need or lend a listening ear to a friend. These acts of kindness might seem small, but they overflow with God’s grace and come back to bless you in ways you might never expect.

So today, let’s embrace the spirit of giving. Let’s trust in God’s promise that as we give, we will receive even more. Let’s be the light that shines brightly in our community, knowing that every generous act brings us closer to His divine love and favor. God bless you!