The other day I was at one of my favorite viewing spots on the Columbia River. It’s the one near the Hammond moorage. As I watched a huge cargo container pass by, it took me back to memories many years ago. At the time, the union had a special contract that permitted the ship’s deck crew to load and unload the cargo in No. 3 hold of the ship. I can clearly remember loading one two-by-four at a time with my lumber hook. Oh, how times have changed.

But you know what hasn’t changed? In the heavenly realm, the Master Stevedore still receives one prayer at a time in his heavenly barge — destined for all ports of call —for immediate delivery. So I don’t miss the boat.

Get your cargo aboard. The only boarding pass necessary is to really believe that God does answer prayers. So Lord, help us to believe, and heal any unbelief we may have, and anchors aweigh.

Jim Bernard

Warrenton