After Christmas has passed and the new year is beginning,

It is a time to reflect.

a friend just has just written to me that when he is troubled or confused,
he finds comfort in sitting in his back yard and having a vodka and cranberry along with a quiet conversation with Jesus...

This happened to me again after a particularly difficult day.

I said "Jesus, why do I work so hard?"
And I heard the reply: "Men find many ways to demonstrate the love they have for their family. You work hard to have a peaceful, beautiful place for your friends and family to gather."

I said: "I thought that money was the root of all evil."
And the reply was: "No, the LOVE of money is the root of all evil. Money is a tool; it can be used for good or bad".
I was starting to feel better, but I still had that one burning question, so I asked it. "Jesus," I said, "What is the meaning of life? Why am I here?"


He replied: "That is a question many men ask.
The answer is in your heart and is different for everyone.
I would love to chat with you some more, Seņor,
but for now I have to finish your lawn."