Hungry

"We work to feed our appetites; Meanwhile our souls go hungry."

On Sunday, we will have our 5th baptism in 4 weeks. In Confirmation, we just finished the Lord's Prayer and are moving into the Apostle's Creed. If we say these words on Sundays (and we all do), then we are admitting to the fact that we are apostles, sent out ones. Mission is not optional.

We believe that God created us and all that exists. We are co-creators with the almighty.

One of the students knew the ELCA bumper sticker logo: God's word, our hands.

God's creation, our stewardship. We are responsible for the planet and everyone in it. As Americans, even in the midst of 10% unemployment and a down economy, we are blessed beyond reason. Our power went out for 7-8 hours yesterday.

No internet and the temp dropped to 69! Boy, did we have it rough. Yet, there are homeless and hungry in our midst.

Let's not feed our appetites; Let's feed them. House them. Care for them.

Let's start by feeding ourselves spiritual food that lasts. Empowered by God, we will have the energy and will to do his kingdom work.