Until we sang "Jesus Love Me" in church last weekend, I didn't remember all of the verses. It's nice to look back on what seems like a childhood song and realize that it still means a lot to me today. So here goes: 

Jesus loves me! this I know, for the Bible tells me so;

little ones to him belong, they are weak, but he is strong.

Yes, Jesus loves me, yes, Jesus loves me,

yes, Jesus loves me, the Bible tells me so.

Jesus loves me! he who died heaven's gates to open wide;

Along with other members of my church congregation, I have been going through a simple exercise -- reading a daily Bible verse, making a request of God, and then praying for various people in the congregation.

Today is the last day of a month-long process, and I'm sorry to see it go. I've felt like a difference maker by being devoted to a joint cause with the rest of my church body. They surely will benefit from my work, and we all will be better for our collective prayers.

The verses assigned for today and yesterday hit me square in the heart.

I watched an entire episode of “American Idol” last night. It was the first time I’ve ever watched the show from start to finish. It’s one of my fiancée’s favorite shows, and she was willing to watch “Lost” with me last week. So I’ll be tuning in next week, too, probably. It wasn’t as bad as I expected it to be.

What are some of the changes you’ve made in the name of love?

Sometimes, don't you just want to drop everything and tell God how in love you are with him? I do. 

I look at the calendar now and then, and the displays in the stores are more than enough of a reminder. I know it really is Valentine’s Day today, but I guess I forgot this morning.