I have a wonderful job.  But before I tell you why, let me begin with thanks.
              Thank you to those who made our recent Festival of Art and Music the community celebration it was. A special ovation goes out to Bobbi Griffith, whose vision, planning, and boundless energy, brought us all together to strengthen the harmonic collaboration with the Town of Woodbridge. Many thanks to the Board of Music, Nenad Ivović, and all the artists, dancers and musicians who brought their energy and work to this sensational weekend.

Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your minds, so that you may discern what is the will of God — what is good and acceptable and perfect. Romans 12:2

If I had to make a list of my ten favorite words obedience and dependence would not make the cut. They’re important words, but for me they have a little negative edge to them. To be dependent is to rely heavily upon something or someone else. We don’t want to be dependent on foreign oil; and our economy is heavily dependent upon the labor of undocumented workers. Facing chronic illness or just growing old we fear we will become dependent on the care of others.

Finally, beloved, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is pleasing, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence and if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. Keep on doing the things that you have learned and received and heard and seen in me, and the God of peace will be with you. Philippians 4:8-5