Pictures Paint A 1000 Words

I love to take pictures!  Pictures say so much.  Probably if we didn’t have so many addictive distractions we would spend more time reflecting on the pictures of our life’s journey.

Today I want to reflect on the model’s of ministry displayed in this picture.  On the right Pastor Pranitha Fielder converses with my mother, Barbara on the left and my friend Moya in the center.  Pastor Fielder preached a sermon that moved my young son to take a stand to be baptized.  In this picture she’s just finished a visit with my stepfather who due to declining health has not been able to physically be with his Sligo Church family. Her visit brought encouragement to our family.

Sister Moya Rhodan came into our life initially as someone who wanted to take voice lessons.  But God has used her to help my mother take care of my ailing stepfather.  From the moments when I’ve been called to assist my mother with picking up or moving him I have gained a greater respect for those who serve us in this capacity.  When we are sick or feeble, those who help us to wash, eat or go to the bathroom truly are a picture of humility as they comfort and clean.  What a great picture of ministry!!!

But my mother has given me the ultimate picture of sacrifice and ministry.  At the age of 87 when most people are being taken care of she is fearlessly and relentlessly taking care of others.  I have seen her throughout my life be such a great example of hospitality.  I never had to worry about bringing a friend home after church to eat.  She would always expand the meal and it would taste wonderful.

And whatever problem I might have to face, she was always willing to be part of the solution.  I don’t have words to fully express how wonderful my mother is especially in imitating the love of our Heavenly Father and of our Savior, Jesus Christ.

So when you look at this picture I hope you now see it differently.  3 persons with pleasant facial expressions who have demonstrated in so many ways what it means to minister.

I’m beginning a series of concerts to minister to underserved communities.  The first two will raise funds to provide music and music production resources and education to the young people of Caroline County Maryland. Please consider making a donation to this worthy cause by clicking the button below. Thank you.