Some of you may be saying, Daisy is a dog, a pet. It’s one thing to be emotional but isn’t this kind of love and attention a little much? Maybe. Maybe not. But I learned a lot over the last few months. God occasionally puts us in situations which bring little honor or praise. Caring for Daisy taught me the importance of serving others with humility and grace.
Spiritual growth seldom happens naturally but requires a conscious investment of time and energy. We pause to more fully appreciate the gift God provided for us through Jesus and the resurrection we know as Easter. There are many ways to pause in worship for our spiritual growth. You could join a Bible study, set aside time to read devotions, meditate on their significance and pray. The Bible offers guidance:
Don’t forget to fly the plane, could be applied under almost any circumstances. As a pastor, it’s tempting for me to focus on the day-to-day issues that constantly demand my attention at our church and lose sight of what a church could and should be.
A few years ago, I discovered a large black snake in our dog pen and reluctantly killed it because it was too close to our house. Several days later, I was called home to kill another black snake, this time inside our basement where our dog sleeps. The next day, Read more…