Often today, when we say "Thank You" we really mean "I owe you". Our relationships are a constant struggle to stay "in the black", to keep from owing anyone. But Jesus tells us that in his kingdom, our relationships are about staying in the red, about giving to each other. "Thank You" in God's kingdom should affirm our relationship with the other person. We should really be saying "I love you."
[/one_half][one_half_last]Why do we love stories about monsters? Vampires, werewolves, zombies and ghosts fascinate us – which is strange. Monster stories aren’t really about monsters – they’re about us. Monster stories externalize our deepest fears about ourselves. If we’re willing to face our monsters head-on, we can find freedom and hope.