In reading through the book 'Outlive Your Life' by Max Lucado, toward the end of the book Max makes a statement that is worth our consideration each day. Max wrote, "Healthy, happy people don't hurt each other." In a world where many families are at each other's throats over monetary or material issues, it is fitting that we remember that Jesus demonstrated His love for us in a way that gives us a much better alternative. Jesus showed compassion in His care for all people, no

The Summer Olympics are just a few days away and with it will come what one famous TV sports figure used to say, ' the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat.' Years of cost and conditioning will come to a crescendo of anticipated competition. Some will be rewarded, and some won't. Sadly, there may be some who are disqualified altogether because they did not compete according to the standards of competition. It could be repeated false starts or lane violations or impeding