We are well into the month that causes many of us to look at our life and do an accounting of the things we're thankful for. Despite all the upheaval and chaos that surrounds us in the this world, we do have much to be thankful for. Not just for the material things of life but for the freedom to assemble and worship the Lord, and for the salvation of our souls. There are many who are denied what we sometimes take for granted. Some time ago, I was hungry and really wanted a ca

I watched a PBS documentary this week about the inner workings of the world of modern airlines. It chronicled the construction of the giant air bus which seats some 300+ passengers. It walked the viewer through the giant jet fuel storage tanks, thru the huge kitchens that prepare millions of meals for passengers, how they manage millions of pieces of luggage and how the planes are protected in some of the most bitter weather conditions (-53F) in Siberia, for instance. It expl