Loving God, how do we find
the courage to love so abundantly, so inclusively? How do we allow ourselves to
be loved enough that it softens us, breaks down our barriers, and humbles us.
I was a new member of
Community of Christ in 2011 when I attended my first reunion at Samish Island.
My second day there a
young girl hands me a sign, and says do you want to wear this? The sign
read FREE HUGS.
Did I want to spend my day
hugging a large group of strangers? My life experience as the child of an
alcoholic would not suggest this was a good idea. But for some unknown
reason I dawned the sign and began my journey being loved in Community of
Christ. I still enjoy the friendships that began at that reunion, and last year
we made many new friends at Cascade reunion.
Christ said, they will
know you are my disciples because of your love for one another.
Reunion is the place where
we get to practice love for one another, by serving each other, worshiping
together, and finding peaceful times when God can whisper of His love in the
sound of the soft breeze through the tree’s.
Looking forward to
reunion, Hope to see you there.
2018
Over the years I have
enjoyed meeting and hugging an ever growing number of disciples at several
women’s retreats, more reunions, mission center conference, and World
conference. As we follow where the Spirit leads us each day, we are given
the opportunity to become a Blessing of God’s Love and Peace. Looking forward
to meeting you soon.
Note: studies show
we need 8 hugs a day for good health, 4 hugs just for survival, HUGS lower your
blood pressure, and just feel Good.
