It was a recent rainy and dark afternoon when I had all sorts of "important" reading to do. Instead, I lost myself in Mitch Albom's most recent book, have a little faith. As with Albom's other books (Tuesdays with Morrie, The Five People You Meet in Heaven, etc.), it was a tear-jerker! have a little faith is based on a series of interviews Albom had with a dying rabbi for whom he was to deliver the eulogy and a former addict turned pastor to the homeless in Detroit. I was interested in the book because I'd heard Albom say that he believes that as our country struggles with current hard times, people will increasingly turn to their faith and belief in God.

As I watched the first candle being lit on the Advent wreath yesterday -- the one that represents hope -- I was curious. Will this be true? Will this be our experience at Disciples Christian? It is my hope, and it is my prayer.

God sings, we hum along, and there are many melodies, but it's all one song --

one same, wonderful, human song. I am in love with hope.

(concluding paragraph from have a little faith, Mitch Albom)

Blessings this day -

Pastor Kris

A suggestion for prayer today: pray for the hope of our church -- our children and youth and those coming to Christ for the first time.