Understandings

A reflection from Steve Bartle:

I was asked to describe a “Big event” or a “Moment of awe” that enhanced my love of God. Thinking about it, the event that has the biggest impact was being born into the family of my parents, Marvin and Rose Bartle. God was and is just part of the family and of everyday life. Maybe there are 3 “understandings'' that have grown my relationship with God and guided my life. 1) God created the heavens, the earth, and me and all the earthly things that are important to me. I should have an attitude of thanks and gratitude, and take seriously Love Your Neighbor. 2) God is all powerful and created at the start. If He wants to be three persons, raise people from the dead, be present in the wine . . . . He can. 3) The third understanding is summarized with a short story of an old farmer and young farmer. The old farmer says to the young farmer “Always pray for a good harvest, but keep on hoe’n.”