Why Life is NOT a Cruise

When I think about a cruise, it usually involves a large ship traveling with a lot of people, going places that offer something unusual or beautiful.  Cruises can be relaxing or lead to adventures.  I remember the famous 3 hour cruise that left 7 people stranded on Gilligan's Island.  Some recent cruises in the news haven't helped the tourist industry.

One of the great inventions of our day is cruise control.  It's great when traveling to relieve a lot of stress when driving.

But cruise control is not a good way for me to live my life.  Real life comes from intentionally pursuing ones purposes.  For me the question I need to ask are: How can I love God, and How can I serve people?


Here's an example of a cruise that did not end well.  During World War 1, there was a shortage of steel for shipbuilding, so 12 ships were made out of concrete.  Obviously this idea required brilliance.  It didn't take too many cross atlantic voyages to discontinue these ships because their weight made them inefficient.  In Cape May, NJ There are the remains of one of these concrete ships.  The US Atlantus now serves only as a tourist attraction.

Chuck

From the Jersey Shore

There's lots to learn about life from the Jersey Shore.
Here is wisdom from Wildwood, NJ.

Even Flowers need their "bed rest."

We are looking forward to serving with Mercy Ships in West Africa.

Here's the view of the West African Coast from the Jersey Shore.