2020 Home for the Holidays

Page 54 2020 Home for the Holidays LINCOLN DAILY NEWS November 25, 2020 keep smiling every day because now I know changes are being made. Yes, we are living in a world of changes, but I want to remind you of one who never changes. He is the same yesterday, today and forever. “Hallelujah!” I want to close this discourse with you with a story that a friend on mine shared with our Logan County Bible Fellowship class one Saturday morning. He was visiting a church one Sunday and after service the minister said, “And don’t forget the best is yet to come.” I said, “Amen,” and took that saying to the Second Baptist Church in Lincoln and we have adopted it as our motto for the past two years. So I say to all the readers, Happy Thanksgiving, for we have a lot to be thankful for. Don’t forget to sing Happy Birthday to Jesus as you celebrate His birth date. And from my home to yours have a peaceful, prosperous and powerful New Year. And forever keep in your heart and mind that “There will be some positive changes made,” but, the ‘Best Is Yet To Come.’ --- From Tonita Reifsteck Actively involved in our community through St. Johns United Methodist Church of Christ honoring veterans, Relay for Life, Habitat for Humanity, and an all-around busy, busy woman doing good works My grandmother often said, “Into every life a little rain must fall.” Yet in 2020, it feels more like a monsoon hit us! Yet, even now – especially now it is time to “Count Our Many Blessings – name them one by one!” As I reflect on some of mine, may they spark a bright remembrance for others that brighten their isolation mode of life. Born in the depression, I grew up on a farm with a large extended family, a super teacher, eight years in one room; neighbors, 4-H, H.S., college, jobs and friends worldwide. Marriage into a life of pure joy in a partnership of serving others but reaping more blessings than ever imagined! That is reflected by the mementoes on our Christmas tree - every ornament representing those that touched my life - a family event, friends, communities, travels - still in touch. Now in the sunset of my life – this pandemic becomes a cloud that for many block out blessings, making them hard to see. Many years ago an anthem’s message was so powerful I have used it as a prayer since. May it also be a source of blessing for you: “Reach out and touch a soul that is hungry, a spirit in despair Reach out and touch a life torn and dirty, a man/woman who is lonely...if you care. Reach out and touch that neighbor who hates, you - that stranger who meets you. Continued n