RAMBO
Hi! I'm Bob Rambo, Lead Pastor at Central United Methodist Church.
Today marks the 67th anniversary of the bombing of Nagasaki, Japan. Nagasaki is one of two cities to experience the horror of an atomic bomb [the other being Hiroshima, Japan]. President Harry S. Truman ordered the use of atomic weapons to bring a quick end to a costly and exhausting war. As a history major in college, I never forget what took place on August 9th - but sometimes I forget that Hiroshima rebuilt itself into a beautiful city.
As humans, we tend to remember painful experiences just as strongly as those that cause joy or pleasure. There's an old saying: If you receive 9 compliments today and 1 person slaps your face, which will you remember at the end of the day?
However, the Apostle Paul called people to focus NOT on the “negatives” but on what is “true, pure, and worthy of praise.” It's a “survival skill” that lifts us past dwelling on life's dark moments.
Today - make it a great day. Think on what is good!
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