So yesterday I went on my second annual southern Ohio trip with a friend. We drove through Licking, Fairfield, Pickaway, Ross, Pike Scioto, Jackson, Gallia, Meigs, Athens, Washington, Noble, Guernsey and Muskingum Counties delivering Christmas gifts to a few people. More importantly we talked and shared in conversation. The kind of conversations you have with a friend and a fellow Christ follower. The kind of conversations you have when you are in community with someone. Being in community with other Christ followers can even replace family at times. I am thankful for yesterday. I am thankful I am in a place that believes in doing life together. Iron sharpens iron and being together with others allows us to utilize our spiritual gifts.

Today it is back to the church and meetings upon more meetings. . . . . . my take away verse from this mornings reading is, "So my dear brothers and sisters, be strong and immovable. Always work enthusiastically for the Lord, for you know that nothing you do for the Lord is ever useless." I Cor. 16:58