Most miserable
Yesterday, Forbes.com listed the top 20 cities in America that are the "most miserable" to live in. And you guessed it . . . we're right in the armpit of it all. Cleveland topped the list at number 1. Canton is ranked number 9. And Akron made it in at number 12!
The rankings were assigned from a compilation of highest unemployment, high taxes, lousy weather, corruption by public officials and crummy sports teams (among other things).
I have to admit . . . this one hurt.
So, I started doing my own list: Why I love living in Northern Ohio.
1. Loyal sports fans. Let's face it, for those of us who have spent a lot of time in Northern Ohio, we have learned what it means to be loyal to our teams. We are NOT fair-weather fans. The Browns just might win the Superbowl this year!
2. Out of darkness shines the brightest light. A lot of eyes are on Northern Ohio. I believe with all my heart that God is doing a great thing here. There will come a time when people will ask, "What happened to turn Northern Ohio around?" And the only answer that will be given is simply: "Jesus."
3. When things are at their worst, the church is at its best. Misery is one of the greatest opportunities for the church to shine. I love being part of a church like RiverTree--A church that offers hope and healing in times of greatest need.
How about you?
The rankings were assigned from a compilation of highest unemployment, high taxes, lousy weather, corruption by public officials and crummy sports teams (among other things).
I have to admit . . . this one hurt.
So, I started doing my own list: Why I love living in Northern Ohio.
1. Loyal sports fans. Let's face it, for those of us who have spent a lot of time in Northern Ohio, we have learned what it means to be loyal to our teams. We are NOT fair-weather fans. The Browns just might win the Superbowl this year!
2. Out of darkness shines the brightest light. A lot of eyes are on Northern Ohio. I believe with all my heart that God is doing a great thing here. There will come a time when people will ask, "What happened to turn Northern Ohio around?" And the only answer that will be given is simply: "Jesus."
3. When things are at their worst, the church is at its best. Misery is one of the greatest opportunities for the church to shine. I love being part of a church like RiverTree--A church that offers hope and healing in times of greatest need.
How about you?
posted by Greg Nettle at 10:20 AM
6 Comments:
You forgot one, people like Gary live here!
You left out Toledo @ number 15 and Youngstown @ number 18. Northern Ohio is really in bad shape all the way across the state.
Bake
Yikes! I stopped at 12 because it was so bad. Toledo and Youngstown as well? Not surprising. When things are at their worst, the church is it its best.
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Your sermon brought me to tears...
G,
THE REALITY IS NORTHERN OHIO IS PRETTY BAD RIGHT NOW. AS A MATTER OF FACT, YOU ARE BEING KIND IN ONLY CALLING US THE "ARMPIT". I THINK THAT YOU AIMED TOO HIGH!!! MOSTLY BECAUSE WE HAVE ALLOWED IT TO GET THAT WAY. WE, THE SILENT MORAL MAJORITY HAVE SAT ON THE SIDELINES AND WATCH THE IMMORAL MINORITY DO THEIR THING AND WE JUST LOOK AT IT AND SAY, "THAT WON'T MATTER." WELL I AM TIRED OF SITTING ON THE SIDELINES AND WATCHING, BECAUSE IT DOES MATTER. IT IS TIME THAT THE MORAL MAJORITY STANDS UP AND SAYS ENOUGH IS ENOUGH. IT IS TIME TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN OUR OWN BACK YARD. IT IS TIME TO BECOME A WORLD CHANGER!!!!!!!
STAY TUNED AND BE READY TO CATCH THE WAVE.
S
michigan stinks worse than we do! How come no one said anything about Michigan??
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