It is good to be back at FPC-H! My Continuing Education time in the desert of New Mexico was enriching in many ways. One Elder asked me if I came back with some new insights? Answering "Yes," he said "Then it was a good Continuing Education experience."
And what new insight did I have from my 120+ mile pilgrimage in northern New Mexico? A new found appreciation for how each of us pilgrims walk in following Jesus, the Pilgrim God. On the pilgrimage, I came to know who was in front of me by the very stride or strut in their walk. Some people walk with a real saunter, while others simply gallop. There was a sway in some people's walk--a kind of elegance--while others were more military in their footsteps, simply soldiering on as we would do 17-20 miles each day.
On our pilgrimage of faith at FPC-H, I am coming to appreciate each person's style of being a pilgrim in the roadway of life. Some people strut in their walk of faith, while others saunter along the way, simply smelling the roses. Some walk arm in arm with others in faith, inviting others to come along and be with them on the pilgrimage.
Learning to be mindful, and respectful, of each other's walk is part of the ministry of our Church. And people who come and visit us are watching to see if they can simply walk--or roll--with us forward unto the kingdom of God.
Peace!
Pastor Brett
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