Walking at God's Pace
Delivered as a Moment for Mission on October 29, 2017 at First Presbyterian Church, Urbana, Illinois. Our stewardship campaign gains inspiration from Micah 6:8. Two weeks ago we heard about our Food and More program as one example of how we seek justice. Last week, we shared the many ways our caring ministries love kindness. Today, let’s go for a walk . Have you ever gone on a walk or hike with someone who walks at a different pace or manner than you? For over 35 years, this has been my challenge. Most of you will guess correctly that Shari is usually faster. Or how about a different path? One of us likes to blaze her own trail, even when the signs clearly say to stay on the designated path. Fortunately, every now and then, the one in the lead stops and waits for the other so that we can meet up or synch up. This might be at a fork in the trail, an overlook, or at the top of a steep climb. Why? Because in theory and maybe e...