I can’t help but be amazed at the Amish response to their recent tragedy. Instead of being quick to anger, they were quick to forgive; and instead of pointing their fingers to try and find someone to blame, they showed love and mercy. A few of the many qualities that are sorely lacking in our world today. And in stark contrast to how people handled Columbine, they even openly embraced and setup a fund to support the family of the killer, a wife and three kids, who are no doubt in as much a state of shock and grief as everyone else.

Perhaps the Amish are onto something with their way of life. No doubt the world would be a better place if we all followed their example and showed a little more patience towards each other and forgiveness for wrongs done to us. That’s not to say I think the Amish way of life is for everyone… I mean, I don’t think I would be able to give up the conveniences technology provides. After all, they only have one phone for each community, which means updating this blog would pose a slight challenge. But nonetheless I think a lot of the qualities and values that make up their ways of life should be something we all strive for. Kinda like Galatians 5:22.

Today is also turkey day in Canada. Link provided for those who still are not quite sure where “Canada” is If you’re wondering, the best part of Canada is in the lower left corner…