A Smile and a Wave
A word of thanks is extended to all who so graciously support the Dial Hope ministry. Hope happens because of you.
There was an article in the Jacksonville paper several years ago about a couple who sit on their front lawn every evening and wave to all who pass by. From 4-7 pm, quitting time to dinner time, they set out their chairs, smile and wave. The article read, “Despite their own financial woes as owners of a small business… the Browns find their greeting sessions rewarding.”
They have been doing this now for over 25 years and have become a staple in their neighborhood. Some evenings neighbors pull up their own chairs and join them. At Christmas, they receive presents from people they don’t even know. They are spreading goodwill; they have made their neighborhood richer for it, and their joy is contagious!
We can’t all set up chairs on the front lawn and hang out for three hours each evening. But, we can all find ways to invest in the places in which we live. We can all get to know those who live around us. And we can all find ways to share a little joy, hope, and love with the world around us.
Let us pray: God of grace, thank you for good news stories that lift our spirits. Thank you for people like the Browns who inspire us to make this world a little better place. Today, show us how we ourselves might be your light and your love for a world desperately in need. Amen.
Daily Message Author: Joe Albright
Joe began his ministry in Sarasota, Florida as an associate pastor, and it was in this capacity that he worked alongside the Reverend Dr. Roger Kunkel. Roger was a colleague who became a mentor and treasured friend. From Sarasota, Joe was called to Jacksonville, Florida where he served as the Head of Staff at Hodges Boulevard Presbyterian Church. Currently, Joe and his family worship and serve at Geneva Presbyterian Church in Switzerland, Florida. Full Bio
