I watched over the years as members of the Church engaged in Sunday School studies. I am not against it. But I wish that every Sunday School class, every small group of any kind, also had a mission. Something that they were doing to reach beyond themselves and care for the needy.
If all we do is study, we lure ourselves into a false sense of Christianity. It's like we think, "If I just learn more, then I will be closer to God."
But this is not true. The more that we turn in towards ourselves, the more our Christianity is defined by me and my experience.
Christianity does not exist without a love for neighbor. One of my favorite quotes is this one:
"Learn by study, grow by serving" Rick Rusaw
Great. You want to be in Sunday School, or Bible Study, I am all for it. But do not think that you are growing. Sure you are learning. But if you want to grow, take sandwiches to the homeless. Join Becky and Kim on their trips into the inner city. Help with the shower ministry. Hold the hand of a person in hospice care. Find the least of these and reach out to them.
Really try to empathize with the broken. Get outside of yourself. You will be glad that you did.
It's a beautiful day in God's world, be sure to see the good and do the good.
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I am leading a trip to Italy in November of this year with Pastor Sherri Swanson. There is plenty of room and we would love to have you join!!!
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