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Sunday greetings everyone!

I recently discovered that the Cybersalt newsletter archives are showing the same issue over and over and over again instead of the different issue that went out in each mailing. I'm looking into a fix for this - or for clarification on what I am doing wrong in the process of putting the mailings together. I don't think it's due to an error between my keyboard and my seat, but I've learned to be open to the possibility!

Today's video share is one that moved me a few weeks ago. It's a video of Mr. Rogers getting inducted into the TV Hall of Fame. What really impresses me about this video is how Fred Rogers was able to communicate a message of encouragement to some, and correction to others without being offensive to anyone.

Sadly, there are some who think one of the key evidences that one is doing God's will is if lots of people are offended by what is being said or done. I wish such people would stop to consider and be open to the possibility that they reason might be because they are being rude jerks. Peter's command in 1 Peter 3:15 is important for opening as many doors as possible (or leaving as many doors open as possible) for our message: "But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect."

This video is a great example of what that looks like.

Click here to watch the video.

Enjoy the rest of today's mailing!

~ Pastor Tim

Oh look, Chicken Thursday!

There was no mailing on Sunday due to a software update that broke something. As you can see, it's all fixed!

The big news around Cybersalt World Headquarters is that Grandma Cybersalt and I got the AstraZeneca jab yesterday (part one.)

The vile news is that I got a souvenir vile from the pharmacy - empty of course!

Now for something fun: in the my vaccination selfie on the right, you can see some of the letters on my t-shirt. Can any of you figure out what it says?

Enjoy the rest of today's mailing.

~ Pastor Tim

Oh look, Chicken Thursday!

Lately, I have been enjoying keeping an eye on the newest volcanoes in Iceland. I mean, I have really been enjoying them!

Does being over fascinated with young geysers mean I am becoming an old geezer?

Here are links to two live streams with good coverage:
Stream One
Stream Two

Enjoy the rest of today's mailing.

~ Pastor Tim

Easter Rock by Cybersaltine Marilyn H.Easter Sunday greetings everyone - the Lord is Risen!

Speaking of Good Friday, Grandma Cybersalt and I watched an online Good Friday service which was a cooperative effort by many local churches in our city.

To be honest, I wasn't very motivated to watch another service online and thought I'd just keep the day like I have been every other pandemic day (apparently, according to our son, all these similar days in the pandemic are being referred to as "Blursday.") But Susan wanted to watch a service and as I searched within myself I remembered that Jesus' death on the cross for my sins certainly demanded a heart response from me greater than plopping in front of the computer and doing more work.

Boy, was I ever glad we took part in that service by watching it because during it I learned something about the last supper that I never new before. It was like chocolate for my soul!

Here's a key truth about seeking God - we do it because He is gracious, He wants to do something in us and for us, and He just might! Don't get me wrong, I get it that when we don't feel like seeking God our minds have convinced themselves that there isn't anything likely to come out of whatever act or step of obedience it will take to drag our buts to do the right, decent, and reverent thing.

In such times, let's not lose sight of the fact that we are responsible to disciple ourselves in our walk with Jesus. We've fallen into a pretty sad state when we can't even turn on a video to feed our souls and take an easy opportunity to let God do something outside of our life's rut.

The great news is, even if we are in that, or a different, sad state God's grace has something for us!

Today's video share wonderfully reminds of that truth.

Click here to watch the video.

Enjoy the rest of today's mailing!

~ Pastor Tim