Small

If you asked me about my favorite place to take photos,

I would probably tell you

 





it's wherever I feel small.

Lucky for me,

 





that's quite a lot of places.

My camera helps me take it all in.

Observe scale.

See more details.

View from a variety of perspectives.

But most of all, stand in awe and wonder.

Today I am feeling small in a different place, in the middle of the Bible where Jesus is shining his light on some of the mysteries of God.  I'm supposed to teach it, but I can't even begin to take it all in.  At first my small feels like inadequacy, not in a good way.  But I sense this invitation from Him to be just as captivated and grateful as I would in the wilderness of creation. It's a moment to slow down in my study, look hard, and stand in awe and wonder. Then maybe my snapshot will help someone else want to venture in deeper too.

"Spirit of God

draw praises from us

here in this cathedral of creation

beneath this starry dome.

Awaken our adoration 

in this place where 

we are so very small--

and yet so greatly loved."

 ~Douglas McKelvey

"Every Moment Holy"

I See You

Dear followers of Jesus,

I see you.

I see you taking a meal to your neighbors, and taking your friend to an appointment.

I see you clearing tables after a meal at church, and I see you showing your Sunday school students how to do it with you.

I see you changing diapers in the nursery, teaching energetic children, and welcoming strangers.

I see you worshiping in joy and in brokenness, sometimes both at the same time. 

I see you volunteering at the local school and the nursing home and packing meals for the hungry.

I see you inviting people into your home to remind them they are part of a family.

I see you encouraging the people around you, not wanting even one to get away without knowing how loved they are.

I see you letting others know when someone needs more prayers or help than you can offer alone.

I see you leading, tirelessly, coordinating details and working behind the scenes.

I see you approaching your job as a calling and a ministry.

I see you caring for the widow and the orphan and the alien.

I see you drawing attention to Jesus, and not to yourself, sharing hope from the scriptures and his love from your heart.

I see you breathing life and beauty into the world around you.

It seems as though a lot of people miss it, because for some reason or another, they are not close enough to notice. 

I hope and trust you'll keep living out the life of Jesus anyway.  Nothing you do is lost on him.

I love being the church with you.  You inspire me.