Several years ago my church was in the midst of a project to expand the Sunday School space, using volunteers to finish the youth ministry floor to save costs.
“Loving God and loving people is all that matters.” Those were the words in an angry email I received the day after preaching a sermon about personal holiness.
I once saw the familiar words taped above a weight bench in an athletic facility. Their Scriptural address later appeared on the eye black of a famous athlete set to play in a major SEC showdown.
From seven newspapers on that first day, Peanuts grew to be published daily in 2,600 papers, read by 355 million people in 21 languages across 75 countries.
“I am convinced our nation has reached a decisive turning point,” writes Rob Jackson of the Alabama Baptist State Board of Missions.
“If a coach lies to cover a questionable timeout, that may seem minor compared to other sins, but the message is major. If a player cheats by deception and the coach stays silent, the silence speaks louder than any sermon. Kids notice.”
With each passing birthday, God seems to drop new joys into my life.
The next time your pastor preaches a difficult text, be sure to lean in and pay close attention.
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