So, this evening, those who get paid humongous amounts of salary for pretending to be someone else, will gather for group self-congratulations and “newsworthy” activities. Meanwhile, I’d like to propose that those who really deserve more gratitude, more salary, more time off, and our undying gratitude, are those who provide care for the dying, those who teach our children, those who protect our citizens and our nation, etc., those truly worthy of our adulation.

As I attend worship this morning I will make a point of thanking God for those souls. I invite you to do the same…