Monday's thoughts

"What's Not Going to Happen in 2010?"

The story of the Magi has an interesting conclusion. It should give us some things to think about as we look toward the beginning of the new year.

The Magi went to Bethlehem. They brought their gifts. Herod had sent them to lean about the child. They returned to their own homes by another way.

As we move forward into the new year and as we think about where we have been and what has been happening to us we think about going back to work, to our routines, to what is being asked of us by another way.

What will happen next year and how will we handle it? What will happen to us if we go back into the new year another way?

What new things can we do? What new ways can we discover? What will make the new year different?

Sunday is the first Sunday of the month and we begin the year, the way we have for a long time, at the table. Coming to the table we will have an opportunity to think about the new year, and the new approach we have the opportunity to take as we move into it.

What do we resolve that will be different than last year? What changes will we be willing to make? If we go a different way what lead us forward? What can we expect? What will disappoint us and excite us?

What do you think?

If you are looking to make changes what changes will you make?

Write me at charleschuster@fcfumc.net. If you would like to share your ideas click on the box below.

I look forward to hearing from you.


Charles