With child-like wonder and joy, I have been looking to the moon every day this last week.  I am utterly astounded that human beings are flying to that moon and back.  Those astronauts must have such a spectacular view.

I was struck by the comments of one astronaut reflecting on looking back at the Earth and how he saw the one, big, round (yes, round) planet.  And he realized that we are all on that planet together.  His words were profound, his challenge deep....   

We need to see that we are all in this together.

No one is more significant than another.  No nation or land more important to the planet than another. 

We are simply all part of this Earth, together.

I pray our leaders hear that challenge and guide all peoples and nations to that understanding.  I know it would make a positive difference for everyone.

 

Peace in our journeys,

Pastor Steve Melde