so he got up from the meal, took off his outer clothing, and wrapped a towel around his waist. After that, he poured water into a basin and began to wash his disciples feet
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What is the use of the most sublime enlightenment and divine revelation if we do not love? -Jean Pierre De Caussade
A compelling question
The streets are almost always glowing as the sunlight relects off the shards of broken glass. A rainbow of colors draw you in and each broken beer bottle reminds me of a world that looks to almost anything before Jesus. It is Monday morning in Canton and another weekend of partying on O’Donell square has passed. The square is a lot slower, a lot quieter, and lot more subdued as people are moving ahead into the beginning of a week. Many are still reflecting on the weekend, wishing it were a never ending roller coaster. Others are regretting another weekend on the roller coaster which inevitably ends with nausea and that question… “why do I love the roller coaster?” Still others can think of nothing except getting through the next five days to jump onto the roller coaster once more. It seems that many in Baltimore have reserved themselves to the fact that we do what we must during the week and then we live life on the weekend, and even that isn’t always fulfilling.
As I look at the church located directly on the square I find myself confronted with 2 disturbing questions. First, how does life look different for a Christian who pushes through the week to make it to a Sunday church event on the weekend? Second, and perhaps more disturbing, why would someone want to give up the one thing they enjoy (weekend roller coaster) for a Sunday morning church service?
Today I begin a week long stroll around O’Donnell Square just three blocks from our home. Each day I plan to walk around the square 7 times. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not planning to blow any trumpets and it is not my hope that all the bars will fall down. Rather I am praying that God will open doors and opportunities to enter in to people’s lives and share the Gospel. During my time I will be praying through these two questions. Honestly I don’t have the answers right now and would love to hear your thoughts. Regardless, I look forward to hearing what God might say through this time.
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Although we will not be walking the square with you, we will definitely be praying for those opportunities to share! We are challenged by your questions too!