The people that tend to be emulated in today’s society are those with power, those that are financially successful, those that are physically attractive. These people become our heroes and their behaviors are the ones we try to follow. But the kingdom of God recognizes a different kind of hero. This Sunday we will be looking at the parable of the Good Samaritan. In this teaching of Jesus, we see that we do not need to be the social or religious elite to be powerful instruments of God’s love. In fact, the experiences of those who have been rejected and wounded often make them the most powerful channels of God’s grace.
Our discussion group on the book Banned Questions About the Bible also begins this Thursday at 7 p.m. in the Carlock Public Library meeting room. Even if you have never read the Bible or attended church, I think you will find this a welcoming and accepting group to explore issues of faith.