Ministry in Motion

God invites us to love. He asks each of us, who call upon His name, to   stand up for and to kneel down in humility to serve others.   Yes, I am called to be my brother’s . . . my neighbor’s . . . even my enemy’s keeper.   In the Genesis story of Cain and Abel, Cain cynically answers God by saying:   “Am I my brother’s keeper?”  Cain obviously didn’t think he was. He was being a wise guy.   Today he might have said, how the heck do I know - it’s not in my job description to keep track of him! Let’s be honest, there are plenty of days when just “keeping” our own life running is about all we feel we can handle. So when you look into the face of another, friend or not, what do you see?  Do you see the things that unite us, or the things that divide us?     Instagram   Home   Office[at]minm.church   Facebook   #MininstryinMotion   #pkes

"We do not exist for ourselves", wrote Thomas Merton. At the end of life we will not be judged by how many diplomas we have received, how much money we’ve accrued, or much of anything else. We’ll be judged by: I was hungry and you gave me something to eat:  Hungry not only for bread — but hungry for an embrace and for love; I was naked and you clothed me:  Naked not only for garments — but naked for dignity, respect and acceptance; I was homeless and you took me in:   Homeless not only for four walls with a roof — but homeless because of rejection and being dismissed . There is a void that exists in many of us. It nags at us. It’s to be purposeful - to make a difference. I’m completely convinced, true happiness and genuine significance, doesn’t come from finding yourself, but in losing yourself - by investing in someone else. I like what A W Tozer wrote: "The purpose of good works isn't to change us or save us; rather, it's the

​ I can't paint, even a stick figure; I don't sing very well; My music - I love rock and roll, but I play only the "air drums"   But empathy is my art.   I will hug you and stay and cry with you.   We will embrace the times together...Pastor Keith   Twitter   Instagram   Home   Office[at]minm.church   Facebook   #MininstryinMotion   #pkes