A Message for these Times
It seems to me that we are unfortunately living in times marked by deep divisions and strong differences of opinion. Hardened viewpoints contribute to polarization and a lack of civility that I find to be quite troublesome. I only wish the meaningful message I once spotted on a bumper sticker, a message I’ve never forgotten after many years could be viewed, pondered, and digested by all. That powerful message suggested we should WAG MORE, BARK LESS.
WAG MORE, BARK LESS.
Just imagine how different this world could be if all took that simple, but profound, admonition to heart. Imagine how different our lives and relationships would be if each of us lived according to this wise advice.
WAG MORE, BARK LESS
I’m convinced that while these particular words may not appear in the pages of the Bible, they certainly do reflect our Lord’s well-known teaching, “ Love your neighbor as yourself.”
God’s love is a gift, freely shared in Christ. His desire is that all who receive it would be willing to share it freely with those around them.
WAG MORE, BARK LESS.
Give it a try, friends of DIAL HOPE. You might be amazed at how transforming such a lifestyle can be, not just for you, but for all.
Let us pray: Lord God, keep us from being convinced our way is the only way and from shutting out those who disagree with us. Open our hearts and minds to embrace others and to seek what is best for all. Show us the way you would have us live. Help us to see the joys that flow when we are willing to wag more and bark less. In Jesus’s name, we pray. Amen.
Daily Message Author: Eric Wogen
Pastor Eric Wogen was born in Chicago, Illinois, and claims mid-western roots, even though he lived in many different places while growing up due to his father’s employment with the Pennsylvania Railroad. A graduate of Radnor High School in suburban Philadelphia, he received an AB in History from Gettysburg College and a MDiv degree from the Lutheran Theological Seminary at Gettysburg. His first call was to a wonderfully affirming congregation in Sellersville, PA, St. John’s Lutheran Church, Ridge Valley, where he joyfully served until being called as Assistant to the Bishop of the Southeastern Synod (LCA). He returned to parish ministry in 1979 when he was called to serve St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Hanover, PA. After more than twenty years at St. Matthew, he was called by St. Armand’s Key Lutheran Church in Sarasota, Florida to be its pastor and served there until his retirement in 2008. Full Bio
