Vacation is over.  Now it is time to return to the ole grind.  For me, it is not the ole grind.”  Being a minister is a privilege in so many ways.  It is a privilege to help a person grow in their relationship with Christ or even start a relationship with Christ.  It is a privilege, to help a widow with her light switch, sit with a widower and watch TV, or even share a meal with another family.  It is a privilege to be a part of this church, Kempton Christian Church, watching it grow.

 

There is so much to be thankful for in this position, even with the heartaches.  Yes, there is heartaches: watching a “Christian” hurt other people out of selfish motives, gossip which destroys relationships, divorce, and of course the list goes on. 

Even with the heartaches, which by the way Jesus had also, it is a privilege.  Just as it is a privilege to be a child of God, to baptize another into Christ, or even cook a meal for another, we all are privileged to be with Christ.  Think about it.