You know what I like about Extreme Makeover Home Edition?

I like it's human value. This show is about real people with real stories, getting a bit of relief. It's just that simple. And sometimes, we need to hear some good news. I believe the show is successful because it encourages us to keep hope alive. Visually, every week, we can see how someone's down situation was turned into a positive.

Then you have a great host and co-laborer like Ty Pennington leading the effort. Seriously, how can you stay down with Ty around? Him and that megaphone, hand-in-hand, brings a smile to everyone's face (as they cover their ears of course.)

The only down side to this is that it only comes on once a week. Which makes sense for their program. You'll get no arguments from me there. In fact, you'll get no arguments from me at all in reference to the show. I just want to point out one thing. We cannot depend on this show, or any other show, which comes on at a certain time on a certain day to be our sole source - or should I say "soul" source - of inspiration and encouragement. That's too much pressure for one show to handle. You would come up empty every time if this show or any others was your sole/"soul" source.

I want to encourage you to turn to a "soul" source for your encouragement on a daily basis. It does not matter what time, this "soul" source is always available. The source that I reference is your Bible. That's the source that you need to turn to for your hope and encouragement. That should be your priority and your "go to". And shows like this great one, Extreme Makeover Home Edition, should then be a supplement to let you see that there are still people in the world willing to make a difference in the lives of others.

I pray that your study of the Scriptures this week will make a difference in the lives of people in your community.


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