Today's Gospel and sermon were focused on the idea of being servants to others. Jesus showed us that the greatest among us are not those with the most servants, but those who have served the most (I'm assuming that MacDonald's "billions served" isn't what He had in mind). I find that this idea is also true with the best of businesses in the world. There are those which are just about profit and the bottom line, and there are those that are truly most interested in making something great for the betterment of humanity.
I can't help but wonder where I fall on this scale. Do I pray more for the sake of my own pleasure or in the hope of making the world better? Actually, I probably don't want to probe that question too closely.
The younger boys had their first faith formation classes after school today. Rowen was reluctant at first, but seemed to have enjoyed himself by the end of it. Connor also said it was fun. In the mean time, Janelle was getting roped into either preparing or giving suggestions for next week's ministry booths and I was on the phone with our realtor finding out that the open house has been delayed to next week.
A few hours of my day were spent grading quizzes that I had put off from earlier, but we still took the time to go to the park downtown. The boys played in the marvelous play area there while Janelle and I walked along the river. It's a beautiful place.
I can't help but wonder where I fall on this scale. Do I pray more for the sake of my own pleasure or in the hope of making the world better? Actually, I probably don't want to probe that question too closely.
The younger boys had their first faith formation classes after school today. Rowen was reluctant at first, but seemed to have enjoyed himself by the end of it. Connor also said it was fun. In the mean time, Janelle was getting roped into either preparing or giving suggestions for next week's ministry booths and I was on the phone with our realtor finding out that the open house has been delayed to next week.
A few hours of my day were spent grading quizzes that I had put off from earlier, but we still took the time to go to the park downtown. The boys played in the marvelous play area there while Janelle and I walked along the river. It's a beautiful place.
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