Jean has been oh-so very nicely asking for my blog as the
newsletter deadline came and went and then the actual publishing date became…
NOW! Every time I sat down to write something, I hit a wall. I would start
something, but this nagging voice would say, “Boring!” Or, “They don’t want to
hear you rant about that!” Or, “Is this what you call interesting?”
I found myself looking through various resources, trying to
come up with a captivating topic, only to be disappointed by the routine-ness
or un-engaging ideas I encountered. Then, it dawned on me – I’m looking in all
the wrong places! I need to go to the source – YOU! If I want to write
something that is relevant to your faith, your lives, your struggles, your
dreams, then I need to ask you – I know – brilliant, isn’t it?!
So, here I am! Asking you, “What would you like your pastor
to address?” I suppose it could be biblical or theological questions, but I’m
really more interested in questions about how your faith, your spiritual
framework impacts your day to day living. Maybe it has to do with parenting or
family issues, maybe it has to do with work – ethical dilemmas, relationship
interactions, — whatever it might be for you. Things like:
Where are you encountering challenges as you seek to live
out your life as a follower of Christ? What are the questions that come up for
you as you seek to use Jesus as your decision-making compass?
What is hard in the “Jesus ethic” for you to apply at work,
home, with friends?
Here’s what I’d like you to do:
If you are reading this blog off of my WordPress account,
reply with your questions or scenarios there.
Or, if a bit more privacy is preferred, just email it to me
at pastorgreg@messiahfamily.com.
Or, if internet and email aren’t your thing, write it out or
type it out and drop it in my mailbox at the church. With this method, name
need not be included.
I’m hoping for material to last a long time! Don’t think any
question is too unimportant! I won’t guarantee every question will be addressed
in this space, but if more appropriate, a personal response may be sent. And of
course, confidentiality will be maintained. I will probably include the
question in the blog, but certainly no names.
Bring it on! Let me hear what you want to know!
Blessings, Peace and Joy!
Pastor Greg
