Maggie and I are driving to Mason City, Iowa after lunch tomorrow to spend the Memorial Day weekend with some of my family. I’m not sure either of us could have told you anything about Iowa when we moved to Illinois 7 years ago. OK, so I still couldn’t tell you much. But we do like visiting the family, despite the lovely smell from the soybean processing plant. We do a lot of laughing with my aunt, uncle, and cousins. A lot of laughing. A visit with them is always a really good reminder not to take myself too seriously.

If you’re traveling this long weekend drive safe- especially if you’re inclined to coast on the downhills to save gas. You know who you are. Hope you get some chances to laugh hard. And if you’re worshipping away from PCC this weekend take a moment to thank God for his global Church.