Wednesday; October 9
Living as close as I do to our nation’s capital, I have a love/hate with Washington D. C. On one hand, I really enjoy the architecture and buildings found in the city – on the other hand driving in D. C. is crazy! Whenever I go into the city one of the first things I try to locate is the Washington Monument. To me, this edifice to our Founding Father, symbolizes the city. I recently learned that it took 50 years to complete the project that opened on October 9, 1885. Interestingly, the obelisk has had it up-and-downs throughout the years (including some damage that needed to be repaired and maintenance that needed to be done); but it still stands as a beacon of the city. As I think about the monument, I am reminded of what Jesus told His disciples, “You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden; nor does anyone light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on the lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house. Let your light shine before men in su