Our pastor had a fabulous message yesterday. It was about bridges and fences. He reminded us of friendships that may have ended due to a misunderstanding. And how important it is to build bridges to recreate that relationship. I know in my own life there have been times when someone has hurt my feelings. And in my "human-ness" (is that a word), it is easier to build a fence than a bridge to "reconnect" with each other. It is often easier to protect ourselves behind a fence, rather than expose our hearts by offering a bridge. I wonder how many times though when we attempt to build a bridge and learn that person on the other side has erected a very high, impenetrable fence. What to do now? That's when you need to hand your hammer and nails over to the Carpenter. You know the One. Proverbs 6:3 So do this, my son, and deliver yourself; For you have come into the hand of your friend: Go and humble yourself; Plead with your friend.
Note: Since my husband's cancer surgery 4/25/05, this book content has been integrated into the public speaking content for audiences interested in a sassy approach to personal and/or community awareness events. Another chapbook on intimate love poet
