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Moment of Reflection

Deuteronomy 6:4

"Hear, Oh Israel!  The Lord is our God, the Lord alone!"

Through Moses, God gave the people a choice whether or not they wanted to continue to live in relationship with him.  They enthusiastically said yes.  The one condition that God gave them was that God must be first in their lives.  Nothing or no one can be given greater priority.  God has given us that same condition.  We are tempted everyday to let other people and things take God's place in our life.  At those times we can remember Moses' instruction to the Hebrew people and join in an enthusiastic yes! to God.

What is it that most distracts you from putting God first in your life?

Where did the Fire Flies Go?

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I remember growing up in New York and chasing fireflies when I was a child.   It was in the warm summer months that I sat on my front porch during the evening hours and enjoyed the festival of night lights as those little beetles produced their glow, it looked so beautiful to me. 

Now I live in North Florida and although this species likes to feed on snails, worms and other bugs etc... you would think my back yard would be heaven to them, I have yet to see a fire fly here.  My little boy has never seen an actual fire fly, and I wish so much to show him the beauty of God's creation.  I have read in several places that there is a decline on these little beetles.  It makes me sad to know that these little critters may be endangered.   Read on possible reasons for decline here.  So if you are lucky enough to have fire flies in your area, share it with us.