Minute Message  : What Matters

Publication Date: 11/9/96



	Have you ever sat down and asked yourself what is really

important in life? In the movie "City Slickers" (watch the T.V.

version) the character played by Jack Palance said to Billy

Crystal, "There is only one thing." When asked what that was, 

Jack Palance said "You will know."



	In a culture where everyone is attempting to be the "one

thing" in your life, it is difficult to really sit down and do

your own thinking.



	Family is certainly important. Seeing to the care of our

children as well as our mates is one of the most important issues

in life. 



	Financial security is important. In a day when we are not

all that sure about tomorrow, a number of people are turning away

form spending and are saving as much as possible.



	Health is very high on the important list of most people. We

have loved ones who need us and we cannot ignore that. Therefore,

we exercise and eat right so that we can life longer.



	Important as these things are, do they really matter when we

are ushered into eternity and there face our creator? Are you

preparing for eternity?



	Will I see you tomorrow?







Norman Russell

2761 Broadway

North Bend, Oregon USA  97459