Chocolat

Bring your favorite chocolate dessert to share at the church's Ladies Night Out.

We'll gather to consider Psalm 34:8

"Taste and see that the Lord is good" and watch the movie "Chocolat."

I'll admit my reservations about this invitation to view such a charged film under the roof of the Lord's house, especially in the company of older – perhaps, more conservative – women.

My apprehensions were dispelled tonight. Young and old alike, we laughed at the movie's characters as the story progressed... breaking down barriers of fanatical tradition, difficult expectations and generational curses in exchange for youthful wisdom, love, forgiveness and acceptance.



One by one

each character

changed –

with the help

of others –

to see life

in another light.



Following

the movie,

we

discussed

messages:



Rather than deny ourselves pleasures, why not enjoy what this life offers.


Rather than

exclude

others,

why not

find ways

to include

them.




So that

in the end,

we can

all share

a sense

of belonging... and taste and see life's goodness – like that in a bit of Chocolat!