I noticed that I’ve become far more selective than I once was and am saying no to most requests. Part of that is the result of slowing down a bit as I age. Most of it comes from wanting to help where I know I can make a difference, where my talents and interests lie and I will be challenged and stimulated.
Incidentally, I’ve discovered the pleasure of doing some of the grunt work when my family looks after Sunday morning coffee, such as emptying the dishwasher and putting away the dishes.
How about you?
Glimpses
In this issue, Robert Granke reflects on his life of service as he prepares to retire as executive director of Canadian Lutheran World Relief (p. 6). His words are worth noting, whether we are considering an opportunity to volunteer or a career path.
We begin a new Bible study series in this issue, Our biblical ancestors, p. 31. You’ll discover how our ancestors in the faith such as Abraham and Sarah sometimes provide models of faithful living and sometimes cautionary tales of How Not to Be.
Few of us look much like the models we see in advertising and among celebrities. Many of us tend to be at least a bit preoccupied with our self-image. Working on a healthy self-image (p.9) provides an alternate model.
When pondering the things that are really important in following Jesus, it is often helpful to be reminded that God normally works under the appearance of God’s opposite. Find out why on p.15.
Kenn Ward, Editor
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