Rediscovering Simplicity

Texas was hit badly by the recent storms as ice has covered most of the roads and homes.  This is not the norm for us and because of this we are prone to stay indoors.  We stay indoors because of safety primarily.  The indoor hibernation can create quite a stir within us.  We get antsy to get out.  Typically, we are so on the go we don't know what to do with ourselves when we are not on the go.

Days like this are a good reminder of reclaiming a simplicity to our lives: reading a good book, board games with the kids, time for quality conversations with family, or even some prayer time with God.  We can look at days like this as chaos or we can look at them as gifts of time in a world the seems to be in constant demand of us.

We all need moments of rest, faith, and family.  Jesus, throughout his ministry, gathers people around tables for food, fellowship, and deepening of relationships.  The ice storm is the perfect excuse for time around the table with loved ones.  It could be a table for games and fun.  It could be a table for food and nourishment.  It could be a table that is simply the bread and cup that Jesus shared with his disciples.  Tables are transformative places.  Tables are places that all are to be welcome and including.  Tables are supposed to be places of love.  Let the spirit of the church be in your home during this cold storm spell that has hit our city.  Let the table in your home be of the same spirit we find in our church that invites us to remember, be loved, and urges us to seek renewal within us.
Let the time in your home these few days be an real opportunity to rediscover the simplicity of life, family and faith.  May God strengthen you and warm the depths of your soul.

Grace and Peace,

Rev. Dr. Chris Wilson