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Donna in MO's avatar

"freedom from fear and want has been proclaimed as the highest aspiration of the common people" I have a problem with that. Freedom from fear? Fear is sometimes healthy. It forces us to act or avoid an act that could harm us. Freedom from 'want'? Sometimes we do face want - the ant and the grasshopper problem.

Because I FEAR going hungry/homeless, I work, save, and spend wisely, so that I am not left wanting when the government shut down our income stream in 2020. Because I FEAR negative side effects of experimental gene therapy, I substituted healthy behaviors and 'alternative' medicine (Zelenko protocol) for the shot so my health situation was not left wanting.

See how that works? Freedom is not the avoidance of fear and want. It is the encouragement to make good choices, and in the case of bad behavior - like when I will be laying like a beached whale after eating too many Thanksgiving goodies - freedom to face those consequences. Without the appearance of Uncle Federal standing over me and saying 'put down that fork, it's for your own good'.....

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The Family Table

The holiday season is upon us and with it will be an opportunity for each family to gather around a table of fellowship and feasting. In some cases, it will be the only time that all the family members are together each year. There is something that speaks to the soul when members of a family are seated around a table. Everyone brings their life experiences with them, and the topics of conversation will range from anything to everything. There will be times of laughter and jesting, but also times of reminiscing and a reminder of those who once sat at the table.

Every family has their own traditions on how the event happens. It could be a certain type of meal such as the traditional ham, turkey and all the fixings or a variety of other entrees. Of course, don’t forget the favorites of the family such as Granny’s freshly made apple pie. It is guaranteed to be a smorgasbord of tastes, treats and delicious cuisine.

Perhaps, there will be an empty seat which was filled at the last gathering and along with the empty seat comes precious memories of a passed loved one and yesteryear’s feast. It is a testimony of life’s brevity and never-ending transition. We must never take for granted those who gather around the family table. Undoubtedly, one day it will be our seat which will be vacant. For those who have placed their faith in Jesus Christ, there is a promise of an eternal family gathering as we meet our loved ones once again around the supper table of God.

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