Monday, August 13, 2018

JOHN Good Morning! I’m John Branning, the Lead Pastor of Central United Methodist Church. One evening an old Cherokee told his grandson about a battle that goes on in every person. He said, "My son, the battle is between two 'wolves'. One is evil -- it is anger, envy, jealousy, sorrow, regret, greed, arrogance, self-pity, guilt, resentment, inferiority, lies, false pride, superiority, and ego. The other is good -- it is joy, peace, love, hope, serenity, humility, kindness, benevolence, empathy, generosity, truth, compassion and faith." The grandson thought for a minute and then asked his grandfather: "Which wolf wins?" The old Cherokee simply replied, "The one you feed." Let's start feeding ourselves with those thoughts which edify our spirit, our soul, and our minds that we might flourish for the Lord and do great things for Him -- and the God of peace shall be with you till the end of the age! Then we will influence people to follow the way of Jesus.