On Missions, Faith and Care
A Lost Art
When was the last time someone listened to you? Really listened to you? They didn’t have an agenda; they didn’t interrupt, rattle off their opinions and advice, or tell you about their great uncle’s second cousin who also experienced what you’re going through - only worse.
The MK in the Room
I can’t say I was necessarily looking forward to this. I was set up to share with a church’s missions council and I was nervous and out of practice. But I had asked Jesus for an opportunity to encourage this team even as I shared about what we are doing in ministry as those who provide “care” for global workers, and I was leaning into trusting that he would do that.
Entering Rest
Our Sabbath is a practice of stopping, delighting, worship and rest. It isn’t lazy, but it surrenders the tasks of the week and yields to the gift and promise of the Creator. We often get lost in stories through film and books, and we play together. We worship as a family with our church community. We eat more slowly, linger longer, and resist as much as possible the constant pull of a breakneck pace world.
Pursuing Story
Have you ever experienced telling your story to someone who is listening attentively and compassionately? It is a rare experience in our world.
Yet story, and just how important it is for us to tell our own and hear others’, seems to be the recurring theme for us for years.