From the Pastor
The Rev. Dr. Keith C. Alderman

What is a Day Worth?

As a Minister, I get to meet and talk with all sorts of people.  I am privileged to see how various people spend their time.  Some folks tend to be busy all the time.  I see others who seem to take a more relaxed approach to their days.  I know that for me, whether I possess a “Type A” or a “Type B” personality, it is good to take a few moments now and again and examine just how it is that I am spending my life.  When I wake up in the morning, it is good to think: “What does it mean to be awake today?  What does it mean to be alive?”  One motto helps me to keep a proper perspective. Although it has been stereotyped by numerous ad agencies, it is important to realize that “Today is the first day of the rest of my life.”  If changes for the good are to be made, it is up to me to begin to make these changes, and the time to begin this work is today.

Whether We Realize it or Not,

There is Sanctity and Holiness in Our Daily Activities

Jesus once said, “The Kingdom of God is not coming with things that can be observed; nor will they say, `Look, here it is!’ or `There it is!’ For, in fact, the Kingdom of God is in your midst”(Lk 17:20-21).  It is very important to create spaces during the day when you can be alone with your soul and with God.  God has done something wonderful for us.  He has not created his beauty and placed it in a far away and distant place which is inaccessible to us.  God has given us ample beauty here and now in our lives.  The problem arises, however, that sometimes the material world and our everyday needs tend to distract us from living meaningfully.  This is why it is so important to connect with God and your soul every morning, so that we can be in touch with the source of our lives. 

How Should We Spend Our Days?

Our days ought not to be either frenetic periods spent at the workplace or boring interludes spent between the weekends.  Each day contains great meaning.  If we look for it, we can see that God places significance all around us.  For example, when we eat, we are not just satisfying our hunger, but we are giving our bodies and souls the nourishment to help us become better people.  When we conduct business, we are not just earning a paycheck, but we may help the others we work with and serve by setting a good example.  When we visit family and friends, we should not just pass the time, but should also encourage and help them to take advantage of their abilities and opportunities.  Even sleep becomes an opportunity.  Rather than a time spent “doing nothing,” it is actually a much needed period  to rejuvenate your body and soul, so that you might rise refreshed to meet another day.  Life is a gift, and for each of us, it is only given once.  Psalm 90:12 tells us to “Teach us to use wisely all the time we have” (CEV).  Use your days wisely, and God will bless you with confidence, hope, and joy.

                                                                                               Faithfully,

                                                                                              Rev. Keith