Magi Project donations for October will be toothpaste and toothbrush holders.  See the sign up sheet in the back for a more detailed list of clothing needed.  If you want to contribute, but you don’t want to shop, see Amy or Diane.  Thank you for your generosity!

RARE
By John Kerr

            Rare... hard to find.  This is a description that sometimes follows an item listed on Craigslist or similar sites selling things people no longer want.  Rare is defined as:  not found in large numbers and consequently of interest or value.

            I was looking for a more comfortable motorcycle seat and came across one that would fit my trike.  It is well known for comfort and quite an expensive brand.  I am kind of interested but don’t know if I want to spend what he is asking for it.  One of the “red flag” words in his description is “rare”.

            As I have stated, it is a well known brand with very good reviews.  However, it is NOT rare.  The seller is obviously trying to justify the price that he is asking.  What is really rare?

            I searched for the word “rare” in the Bible and found it in the translation I used four times.  These are all in the Old Testament.  It is not in the New Testament.  I guess it is kind of a rare word.  I want to look at two of them in particular:  The first observation is a good one.  When we speak using wisdom as described in Proverbs our words hold great value to our listeners.

              Proverbs 20:15Gold there is, and rubies in abundance,
          but lips that speak knowledge are a rare jewel.

            Our second observation of “rare” is not a good one.  There was a dearth of visions and the word of the Lord.  A young boy named Samuel came on the scene.  He was to become the last of the judges.
 
            I Samuel 3:1The boy Samuel ministered before the LORD under Eli. In those days the word of the LORD was rare; there were not many visions.

            When it comes to the word of God in your life would you use the word “rare” or “plentiful”?

SKITCHIN - the act of hitching a ride by holding onto a motor vehicle while riding on a skateboard, roller skates or bicycle.

Cheryl used to do skitchin when a young girl on her roller skates.  It catapulted her to superstardom as a roller derby power jammer.