Email Comment

Friends,

Thank you to all who have commented thus far. It is fun to hear from people about their reflections on the passage and how it connects to their lives.

Peace,

Pastor Chris

P.S. Here's a comment I received by email today for which I received permission to share:

"Thanks for the fresh look at an old story last week. I enjoyed listening and reflecting.

I believe I've been everyone in the story (except the bandit) at one time or another in my life.

I remember in high school when I had a broken ankle, in a cast from toe to thigh, and on crutches. I fell in the hallway, couldn't get up without a helping hand, and many students and even a teacher walked around me, over me, past me.

I remember being a tourist in San Francisco, planning my route for the day, and adjusting it accordingly when there were too many homeless people on the sidewalks to walk around.

I remember helping strangers, usually elderly, with doors, with packages, with high items on grocery shelves, etc. As a single woman, I hesitate to help those on the side of the road, however. Fear and caution outweigh compassion, I suppose.

Thankfully I cannot remember a time being the bandit.

I wish you luck with this exercise, and hope you receive good feedback from others in the congregation. I enjoy listening to you preach. Have a good day."