Today is Monday, October 9th, 2006; Karen's Korner #906

Last week, we watched television reports with horror, as we learned a madman shooter had entered an Amish school in Pennsylvania, killing and injuring innocent school children before killing himself.

 

We ask ourselves, “Why?” And there are no rationale answers forthcoming.

 

As we watch lines of Amish horses and carriages traveling to cemeteries, we learn of the forgiveness of their families and their asking the killer’s family to attend funeral services with them.

 

In a get-even and sue-happy society, theirs is a welcome, if not almost unbelievable, response. We know that God offers that kind of forgiveness to each one of us. And we in turn are to offer that kind of forgiveness to others.

 

In watching my Christian Amish brothers and sisters, theirs is a faith worthy emulating.. Would I do as they have done? Or would I harbor much anger, hate, bitterness, and resentment if I experienced their kind of loss?

 

What a teaching experience the Amish have been given to the rest of the world!

 

I know that I have much yet to learn


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