On Closer Inspection

   Yesterday, as we traveled home, we took a little, well, maybe a lot, of time to visit some more of Georgia's courthouses. Some were old, some were newer, but all had their unique features. A particular part of many of the older ones is the clock tower and is a distinguishing landmark as you enter some of these smaller county seats. Standing above the town, it must have been the focal point for life in its shadow.

   I thought this morning that there must be a message in these for me, maybe for all of us. Let me illustrate.

   From a distance, most all of these buildings look grand. Here are two from yesterday:

   First from Hancock County in Sparta, GA.

   Then the one from Jefferson County in Louisville, GA

   They both look pretty good, but let's take a look at the clock towers in each:

   Hancock, again

   Jefferson, again

   Sometimes, from a distance, I might look good and right, but on closer inspection, I am missing some parts and not working at all.

   Could it be that I keep you at long range so you will not see all my flaws?

   I can do all in my power to make you think I am good,

   But........