TODAY WAS A CRAP DAY

I thought that would get your attention!

The words are not mine. They were part of an email I received earlier from a friend of mine who pastors a great, growing church quite a distance from here. It seems that some religious and self-righteous people in his congregation had unloaded both barrels on him today, suggesting he knows squat, including knowing God or the Bible.

I understand how he is feeling, as does every pastor. Over the years I've been cursed out, threatened, physically attacked, etc., etc. - all by Christians of course.

My friend goes on to ask the quesion, Why am I doing this?

Every pastor I know has been there too, but sadly not all of them have come up with the answer that followed in today's email - It's not for them!

Sometimes it's tough to stay focused on who it is all about. Jesus said he didn't come for those who were healthy, his mission was to help those who were sick. And that is ours. That's what ministry is about and that's what church is about. It's all about reaching those that are lost and bringing them into relationship with God. We do it for them.

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