No Pain No Gain
But we don't fully achieve that relationship without putting forth an effort, an effort that sometimes may be painful, but the gain is worth the pain.
But we don't fully achieve that relationship without putting forth an effort, an effort that sometimes may be painful, but the gain is worth the pain.
Paul is telling us that, through Christ, we are one people, and our differences are only skin deep.
And, part of the exciting adventure of following Christ involves discovering one's service contribution and then making it available to God.
This church, your church, is not God's waiting room. We're not just sitting here waiting to die or for Jesus to come back and get us.
This is not business as usual and we should be stepping up our game in our eagerness to do what is good and right.
The disciples, simple people just like you and me, were awash in a turbulent sea of confusion and uncertainty, fear and doubt.
Just as a shepherd cares for his sheep, Jesus, the Good Shepherd, cares for his flock, those who follow him.
It made me ask myself; How many times has Jesus walked right beside me, tried to talk to me, and I didn't even realize it?
Even though the two Marys had told them Jesus was going to see them in Galilee, they were filled with fear, apprehension and doubt.
My client had questions and needed someone to explain things to him, and truthfully answer his questions.