The rehearsals are in full swing! With Winnie-The-Pooh's success this weekend, we can now focus fully on the next community show, Godspell. Michael McGill is directing, Lisa Deer choreographing, and 18 or so of the best talent around putting in their hours and their hearts to make a fabulous show. Tonight's dance rehearsal was a bit rocky, especially for me. I struggle so much with the step-ball-change, etc. Dancing in this show is so much fun, though. There's a childlike characteristic that runs throughout the show, making every move and gesture a fun, carefree expression of oneself.

Words are so powerful. They can build us up, shut us down, spur us to great achievements, or contribute to our failure. The rise and fall of empires have ridden on the wings of whispers, surged on the backs of the warriors' cry.

What words have you spoken today? Your words are mighty, but perhaps the mightiest of all are these three words, spoken in earnestness, with a spirit of selflessness; I love you. We hear them tossed around like excess weeds in day to day life, but at the right moment, with the right intentions, they can be a lifeline to those around you. When was the last time you spoke these words? How did you do it?

My challenge to you today: speak with love.