Hi, all! 

Just a thought.

Lots to do this week. Work to get done. Places to go. People to see. Meetings to attend. Lessons to teach. Repairs to make. Studying to attempt. Projects to leave unfinished yet again. And our list goes on and on, doesn’t it?

Sometimes we can feel absolutely overwhelmed at the thought of it all. We won’t even make a list of all that needs to be done, because seeing it written down in black and white is too much. Too many things to do, and I can only mark them off one by one. It never ends.

We are all given the same amount of time in our day. We have 24 hours to use as time permits. Either we make the most of those hours, or we waste them. And most days — most weeks — we simply do the very same things we did last week. We are busy, but are we productive? You know, the very definition of the word “insanity,” is doing the same thing over and over again while expecting different results. If I never try anything new, I will never know what I’ve missed.

Take a look at this skillet meal. No, it isn’t turnips. It isn’t rutabagas. And, no, it isn’t even potatoes. I ran across something new and thought I’d try it. These are radishes, fried with bacon until tender, topped with parsley and a little salt. And they were delicious.

Most folks would have never tried such a thing. They either don’t like radishes at all, or the sound of frying one doesn’t appeal to them in the least. Don’t knock it till you’ve tried it.

As you face another daunting week of endless scheduled activities, most of which we could control or trim down if only we tried, how about introducing something new into the list? You might not fry a pan full of radishes. But, for some folks, simply scaling back your too-busy self-imposed schedule would be something new. Try loving on a neighbor whom you’ve seen as unlovable. Attend a Bible study class you’ve been shying away from. Call an old friend you’ve not seen in quite a while, and catch up on life’s adventures. Read a chapter or two from the Old Testament.

The Lord’s grace is new, fresh every morning. If He thinks the newness of the day is that important, then perhaps we should attempt a new grace-filled adventure in our week ahead. He would love to see us experience a newness of life. When life throws you radishes, fry them!

Just a thought. 

’Til later.

Brad Campbell can be reached at mastah.pastah@yahoo.com.