31 Dec 2025
Not to impress
"When I look at some congregations, I am reminded of the story about an impressive machine that had hundreds of cogs, gears, pulleys, and belts that all went around smoothly and swiftly at the touch of a button.
When the inventor was asked about the function of the machine and what it is supposed to do, he replied, 'Oh, it isn't supposed to do anything, but doesn't it run beautifully?'"
~ Richard W. De Haan, "Your Pastor and You"
As a follower of Jesus, what am I here for?