A DAY IN HISTORY

"Today I say to you that the challenges we face are real. They are serious and they are many, they will not be met easily or in a short span of time. But know this, America-- they will be met." -Barack Obama . Today we witnessed the first African-American President to be sworn into office as President of the United States. Please pray for his leadership as he comes into office at such a critical time. It seems like many people are expecting miracles overnight and we all know only God has that ability.

As I went next door around 5:30 p.m. to ask the apartment rental agency about a bill, the manager asked me why I was not home watching the Inauguration. I told him I still had 30 minutes before the swearing- in began. He told me the bill could wait and to hurry home so not to miss this moment in history. It amazes us how aware and interested the French are in American politics. My eyes have been opened to what is going on in the world since we now subscribe to the International Herald Tribune here in France.

ROMANS 12:9-12 Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves. Never lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. Share with God's people who are in need. Practice hospitality.