Issue 108- "Part 3- Keeping Pace"

Written, Pencilled, Inked, Lettered by: Heath P.L. Lail

Whew...I forgot how hard it is to actually write one of these puppies every day. I noticed that these are getting posted later and later, so I'm gonna try to make it up to you all by posting bi-daily for at least one day before Sam's return. If I accomplish that, then we should be up to 114 or so when Sam comes home. Oh well, enough belly-aching...

In everything you do, stay away from complaining and arguing.
Philippians 2:14 

Although I think this verse is rather self-explanatory, I'll try to talk about it's practical application. I've noticed that as we tire throughout rough days, weeks and months, we tend to lose some of our "niceness", and begin to complain about daily tasks or chores, even those we once loved. For example, although I love my comics, pulling out my long comic boxes every week to "stock" new issues has become quite an ardous task, and consequently, I only do it every few weeks or so now. People tire of jobs they once loved, lovers tire of each other to a certain extent, and people grow tired of being treated poorly by someone they love. In these situations, the people in question could try to liven the workplace up by doing something unusual, like throwing a suprise party for the boss (sorry guys, I'm kinda tired), two lovers could simply stop whatever they are doing and take the time to get reaquainted with each other, and instead of arguing and yelling with someone with whom you disagree, try talking your problems out before throwing a fit. These are rather simplistic solutions to these problems, but if they are TOO simple to work, try to expand on them in your own way.  The main thing is to stay calm, guys. Study after study has shown that stress is hard on the heart, and we need that to keep living, so just place your stress away and give it to God. He can handle the stress of your life much better than you, I'm sure. Pray for everyone in your life to relax and just let God drive you through stressful situations rather than trying to handle them yourself. Pray for friends, enemies, and those you love. Be sure to tell people when you love them, because I think that if someone knows they are loved, life becomes just a bit easier. Here's to hoping we all find someone to love us in this life. G'night.