Today bloggers unite to highlight a worldwide issue: Poverty. I am not one who thinks that government has the answers to everything. Far from it. But, I do believe that we are to look after one another. The Bible tells us to look after widows and orphans and the words of Jesus in Matthew 25:34-40 instructs us:
"Then the King will say to those on his right, 'Come, you who are blessed by my Father; take your inheritance, the kingdom prepared for you since the creation of the world. For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.'
"Then the righteous will answer him, 'Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you something to drink? When did we see you a stranger and invite you in, or needing clothes and clothe you? When did we see you sick or in prison and go to visit you?'
"The King will reply, 'I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me.'
There are countless ways to help others in need...giving not only cash, but donating time and services. If you do not have a favorite charity and you wonder which organizations use their funds efficiently and honestly, take a look at www.charitynavigator.org, which serves as a watchdog of non-profit groups.
Now, back to me. :) I had my MRI scan yesterday to check out what's happening in my ear. Open MRI is the way to go. Didn't get that crawling skin, claustrophobic feeling. I should have my results tomorrow or Friday.
The compressor on my A/C unit bit the dust over the weekend, so as I write this, a new unit is being installed. Didn't really need that big expense right now, but I guess there never is a really good time. I would complain about how hot and miserable I've been since Saturday, but I just posted about world poverty. so that wouldn't be very appropriate now, would it?
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