My dear friend Peggy wrote me, “we’re using a lot of energy unconsciously dealing with the fear and distractions that this virus causes.” She may not have known it but she sent me a wake up call. I have to spend more effort avoiding getting caught up with what I call the “virus mentality.” We…
How Do We Respond?
I read this weekend that I am not alone in asking how do I respond to God’s mission. One answer is when we respond to the needs of the world, we are answering God’s call. He/she gives us the holy spirit to meet earthly needs and thus serve God. Our world these days is full…
To Be Served
And whoever wishes to be first among you must be your slave: just as the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve. — Matthew 10:27-28. You may remember this passage in a different way — whoever is first must be last, and whoever is last shall be first. Either way this passage…
The Rejected Stones
The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone. — Matthew 21:42. Time and time again we hear stories of athletes failing and then getting up and becoming the star. Michael Jordan was once cut from the basketball team is a good example. But the stories of rejected stones goes much further than sports. People…
Feed My Sheep
Jesus said to him, “Feed my sheep.” Most commentators agree that Jesus was telling Peter to do more than simply give the followers of Christ three squares. He expected Peter to care for his followers much like a shepherd tends to his flock — leading them to food, water, and away from danger. The call…