What does is mean to be human? We hear all the time the phrase, "I'm only human." Does that mean I cannot be held responsible for my bad actions because somehow being human means I am incapable of consistently good actions? Does being human mean that I am driven by desires, impluses and drives I cannot control because I am human. Steve Martin told Dave Letterman that as a result of the recent revelations that he has had sex with multiple employees we now can have a sense of relief because this proves he is human.

Does being human give me a free pass to live rudely or immorally? It is as if being human means we are held to a lower standard. Here is my thought for the day. "So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them." Being human means our lives are filled with incredible ability and potential. To be human is not an excuse but a partnership with God. Being human raises the bar so let's step up today.