We pray with and for Tree of Life Synagogue. The shooting yesterday is yet another act of evil perpetrated against people. In this instance the violence was directed against people of faith. These are our Jewish brothers and sisters.
Many people in our congregation will personally call a Jewish friend today and express our care and prayers. This is not something we voted on. This is not a mandate or a protest. This is people stepping out to express the love of Christ.
Our troubled times are wracked by senseless violence. Many insist stricter gun control laws are required. Maybe. Many insist we need to arm more people to defend our institutions. Maybe. Frankly, I do not see a political solution. I see real people speaking love and grace. I see real people initiating grass roots movements that extend the Gospel and the Kingdom of God into the world. I see local churches, with people who love God and care for their friends, rising up and turning the tide.
I don’t know how. This is not a new program. This is offering our best to God and seeing the Lord’s hand extending in ways we cannot imagine. Wishful thinking? Maybe. But maybe not.
It has been a good day. I hope you’ve had a good day to.
Steve
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