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Do you remember the movie, Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade? 

Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade had a scene near the end of the movie, when Indy was very close to finding the Holy Grail.  He stood looking across a deep, almost bottomless valley to a cave entrance, only there appeared to be no way to get across.  His map told him that in faith, he had to step out into the nothingness.  To his eyes, making the step into nothingness was certain death.  Making the step took faith.

When he did, when Indy took that step, an invisible bridge appeared, a bridge that stretched across the valley.  He walked safely across to the cave that held the Holy Grail.

Sure, it’s just a movie.  But almost every day, you have an opportunity to step out into the unknown with a step of faith as God calls you to discover your destiny.  You have the freedom of choice:  You may choose to turn around and walk back.  Or, you may step forward into the unknown and go with God.

You are free to make a choice today.  Take your step and believe that the way will appear for you as you Work Positive and Live Positive.

Adapted from Work Positive in a Negative World, Dr. Joey’s next book.

Country Breakfast
All-You-Can-Eat Country Breakfast, Sat. June 28 at Whitehouse Community Center; 5408 Painters Gap Rd., Union Mills. Adults $5, kids 12 & under $2.50, under 6 free.
 
South Mountain Christian Camp
Is in need of basketballs, soccer balls, volley balls, ping pong paddles and balls, zip lock bags in sandwich, quart and gallon sizes, an automobile battery charger and outdoor benches. If you would like to donate new or gently used items in this list, please contact us at 828-245-3322, or bring them by the camp office anytime, Monday-Friday 9am-5pm. 

Hope Support Group: A series of four consecutive Tuesdays every other month; next series begins July 1 at 6pm at Hospice of Rutherford County’s Annette Cash Whitaker Center of Living. Facilitated by Terry Honeycutt, meetings are free for any adult who has lost a loved one.
 
Rutherford Family Support Group
Meets on the 2^nd Thursday of each month, 6pm. Crawford Building; Rutherford Regional. Info: 2-1-1, ask A/B Group.
 
To All Veterans
Meeting 1^st Monday of each month. Supper at 6pm, meeting at 7pm. We also welcome all transfers from other Legion Post. American Legion Post 423; 406 Boss Moore Rd., Caroleen. Info: 828-657-6145.
 
American Legion Post 74
Meets every month on the 2^nd Tuesday at the Legion Hut; 947 US 221 S. Rutherfordton. Dinner at 6pm, meeting to follow. Chuck Brooks, Commander. 828-287-1294 or cwb1492@aol.com

Full Gospel Revival Church
Singing, Sunday, June 22, 2:00pm. Special guest singers: The Voices of Hope. 4799 Highway 64/74A in Rutherfordton.
 
Piney Ridge CME Church
Revival Services, Mon.-Wed., June 23-25, 7pm nightly. 4421 Hudlow Rd., Union Mills. 
 
Pleasantview Community Church
Vacation Bible School, June 23-27, 6-8:30pm. Meal served 5-5:45pm. 129 Michael Dr., Forest City.

Crossfire Ministries
Up and coming Basketball Camp at R.S. Central High School. June 23-26, $75 per camper. Boys and girls ages 6-12. We have camps that run from June to July. We also are user friendly in that you can sign up and pay online at www.crossfireministry.com 
 
Church of Christ
FREE Bible Study Course by mail. Get to know God better. Leave name, address & phone number. 115 Clay St., Forest City. 828-245-2720.

Free Concert: The United States Air Force American Clarinet Quartet

The Last of the Mohicans Returns to Chimney Rock June 21

They’ve done it! Three months and 31 games later, the Lady Cavaliers of East Rutherford (27-4) have won the 2A State Softball Title.

Saturday’s championship bout, didn’t come easy after a tense 2-1 Game 1 victory on Friday. Jordan-Matthews came back from a 3-0 deficit in Game 2 to take a 4-3 decision, which set up a series deciding Game 3, three hours later.

Do you feel ridiculous sometimes?

My wife and I went shopping when we were in Maui.  She loved a bracelet we saw but decided not to get it.  So we left the shop, I sat down on a bench, told her to go ahead and I’d catch up.  I slipped back in the shop, and bought the bracelet as a Christmas present.  The associate put it in a small, red satin bag which I hid until we returned home, then put it in my dresser. 

Well, six months later, I cleaned out that dresser, found the red satin bag, opened it, and took out the bracelet.  But I couldn’t remember who I bought it for or when.  So I called my wife over, opened the bag, showed her the bracelet, and said, “Who’s this for?”

She gasped and squealed and said, “You got me the bracelet from Maui!” and then I remembered everything. 

“Yes, I did,” I said, feeling ridiculous.  But she didn’t care I’d forgotten.

No matter how ridiculous you feel, remind yourself that you’re okay.  No matter how much you’ve forgotten life’s presents, just listen to your life and make a positive life, not just a living.

Tuesday, May 27th was the opening day of the 2014 Forest City Owls baseball season. It was a special day, but a super young man named Landyn Johnson made it extra special, a triumph of life! This is his story, an inspiration for everyone.

Landyn is now 10 years old. When I first met him he was just 3. It was at a fundraiser at Ellenboro Elementary School. The fundraiser was for a person that had cancer, Landyn Johnson!

Are you aging today?

I was thinking about aging the other day.  It seems to me that we want to live to be 100 years old, but none of us want to look it.  We want to be 100, but look 25.  So we rub lotions and potions on our wrinkles to hide them.  And when we can’t hide them, we inject them with botox.  And when that doesn’t work, we nip, tuck, lift, and pull. 

And what about our hair and teeth?  We don’t want our hair to turn white, but we can’t get our teeth white enough.   So we put stuff on our hair to keep the white covered up and stuff on our teeth to bleach the brown.  We want our teeth white and our hair dark. 

Sure, all of our bodies age from the moment we’re born—we change—but what about our inner appearances?  What kind of shape is your mind in?  Do you focus on the positive experiences each day?  Do you filter for the positive, only allowing those thoughts to pass through?

Once Again, We Take The Time To Remember