July 14-15: By Fear or by Joy

There are two emotions that bring people together: fear and joy. Joy is often the preferred method, but sometimes fear works even better. Last night, I witnessed both. A harsh storm blew through and scared several of the kids in the cast of Bye Bye Birdie, leaving them in tears, but comforted by hugs and encouragement from the rest of the cast. Fear brings people together. Then, I was at Chickfila, sitting in the back of my friend's minivan, with four other friends, laughing my head off. Joy brings us together. "Laugh with your happy friends when they're happy. Share tears when they're down." Romans 12:15