Frank Luntz in his book “What Americans Really Want…Really” offers the following list and asks us to pick two. So I offer it to you.

1.)The opportunity to succeed. 2).The good life. 3.)The pursuit of happiness. 4.) The American dream. 5.) A fair shake. 6.) To be left alone. 7.)A fresh start. 8.) Everything I can get. 9.) A fighting chance. 10.) A new beginning. Okay got your two? Now I am not going to go down each of those and talk about their implications. I am going to offer some thoughts Mr. Luntz’ offers.

From his results he has found that people need to return to hometown values.

We need peace of mind more than a bursting bank account.

We need to celebrate the richness of family.

We need communities to make the human connection. 

We need honesty.

We need to acknowledge that we are a happier and more productive nation when we keep God in our lives.

Now, I want you to look at your two picks and how well do those match up to his results?

For the church, the needs list seems to be what we are supposed to be about. Hometown values, peace of mind, family, human connections, honesty and God. YES!! It is what the church is about. Along to way we will help you accomplish whatever you picks are. Hope you come to help us make the “need” list happen and the “want” list to be realized.

Peace and grace. Reed.