Volume 2 Issue 7

The first important element of a personal relationship with God is a sense of humility – a sense that letting God into our lives is not the result of our great achievements but of recognizing our limitations. If we’re too full of ourselves, we leave no room for God. The Biblical definition of idol worship is not bowing down to statues, but worshipping the work of our own hands as the highest achievement and the highest source of value. – Rabbi Harold Kushner, Ph.D.
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Thank you for allowing this ministry into your home or place of work. My prayer is that this site may become for you a time and place of sanctuary, a way for you to draw nearer to the God of All Creation. Your comments concerning ways that the approach or format could be made more meaningful are always welcome. If you are finding this site to be a source of meaning and inspiration, I hope that you may choose to share it with others. “Joining” the mailing list on the home page will ensure that you receive a copy of this newsletter each week (you are free to unsubscribe at any time).
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There is no new “Question of the Week” on the Bulletin Board, as the three that are already there seem to have everyone stymied. I will choose this explanation over the more probable one that there just simply is no widespread interest in the interactive aspect of GiC. Again, I will welcome any input that you may have regarding ways and means of increasing the level of participation in this ministry. In the meantime, the monologue will continue…
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There are, however, new postings to the Bulletin Board that you may find of interest, including an ingenious campaign that has the potential of raising $35 million toward finding a cure for breast cancer. The Bulletin Board truly is yours to post to, with only the obviously prurient censored. Since the theology of GiC understands God to be in and of all things, no subject matter can really fall outside that purview.
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I continue to be impressed with the work of MoveOn. Their ability to monitor and bring to public attention the significant political actions being taken in Washington, D.C., and their ability to electronically link the people with their elected officials in order to make their opinion known, makes this an effort well worth participating in. Link up at www.moveon.org
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Until next week.......Shalom!