Today, we had a muslim woman attending our christian bible study while learning about Esther, a jewish woman in a hostile world. Our small communities are becoming so much more linked with the whole world, it's pretty amazing. It's also a challenge. It's so much more important to weigh your words carefully before they come out of your mouth. To realize, that everyone around you doesn't see the world through your eyes, and that what may seem insignificant to us, could have a very positive or detrimental affect. I found myself listening to the stories, that I've heard hundreds of times, and trying to think what the words might convey to someone who had never heard them. I realized, some of it could be rather shocking or disturbing, and what I thought was an obvious message, could be totally lost on someone else. How much we all must learn to rely on, and walk with God, moment by moment, in this ever changing world.

I also met with my little mentor child today. What fun it's been to see her growth over the last four years. I'm so glad, I followed the spirits leading on that, when the opportunity first arose. I so often, let my busy schedule, talk me out of making long term commitments but God prompted me heavily, so I couldn't really say "no". When I first met her, I could see a life of failure ahead. Her problems were overwhelming, and couldn't imagine her being able to rise above them. But she is doing so well now in school, and each week gives me the opportunity to pour a little something positive into her life, that she might not get elsewhere. And though it is just a small thing to do, in one small child, when you realize, that each week, in every district across the whole nation, people like me are working with children like Shayna, and making the world a better place, one person at a time there is a great feeling of hope. Never underestimate the power of doing a little good in your small corner of the world.