Reunions

This past weekend I had the privilege of returning to my college alma mater, Point Loma University, near San Diego. It is one of the most beautiful campuses in the world.  The Pacific Ocean is it's border, and from any place you can look west and see the endless expanse of God's beautiful creation.

I had not been back to a college reunion in many years,and it was a fun experience.  I caught up with friends I had not seen in forty years.  Talked careers, grandchildren, and recalled events both meaningful and painful ... but all-in-all it was wonderful.  I don't think I would want to do it every year, but once in a while it's really fun!

It occured to me that you and I have been blessed with friends we have not talked to for a long time.  Think about it.  Colleagues you went to seminary and Bible college with.  Staff members you may have worked with over the years.  Family members you have not talked to for sometime.  My point is you may not have a formal reunion — but by using the telephone, cell phone or email you could reconnect with someone and as you do, encourage and bless them.

It is Thanksgiving season — a time to reflect, (remember "the measure of a man is the number of his friends"), so have a reunion this week — one person at a time.  I will be doing some of that myself. 

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Happy Thanksgiving!!  "A friend loves at all times" (Prov 17:17)