"It is not the critic who counts: not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood, who strives valiantly, who errs and comes up short again and again...who spends himself in a worthy cause; who, at the best, knows, in the end, the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least he fails while daring greatly." Teddy Roosevelt
Looking back on 2007, it's good to honor those who have performed well, and even those who performed...if not so well. No, I'm not launching into works based salvation. I'm launching into the salvation that comes from knowing God and finding motivation in Christ, in us, the hope of glory. It is often fear that keeps us from getting in the arena, and living life in uncomfortable closeness to others. Giving our time, emotions, money to others might leave us marred, tired, or more full of love than when we started.
We get to start another year and I think it's going to be an exciting one!
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