the author wants to challenge the reader to think about their community, are you their to bless people, contribute, and make a difference helping others, or are you in your community for yourself and your own gain. the goal is to provide places for people of all ages to experience jesus in real and creative ways. i have a bald spot about 2" x 2" but my hair covers it. being blessed does not mean bad things won't happen to you. 8 in the series, the painting is of the observation bar of the queen mary. that vet service has also been done. 