Post Service Conversation

After the 9:00am worship service at Tabor United Methodist Church, a gentlemen came up to me to talk about the message. My mind, of course, wanders to worries about him calling me out on my history or my theology. Instead, he shared with me two thoughts about my message this morning. They are great points that I wanted to share with you today:

1. What is wisdom? - I would argue that wisdom is applied knowledge. In that sense, books smarts is fine, but until you can discern how to apply it, it is not wisdom. This man took is a step further. He said that that may be true, but what good is wisdom until you've used it in the world. In a way, you can spout of wise sayings, but unless you use them to better the world, they really don't do all that much good. I liked that.

2. Visits by God - In the lectionary lesson about Solomon, he was approached by God in a dream. The gentlemen and I talked about how while that may not happen to us today, we are still called on by God. It is just a matter of whether or not we are able to discern that call.

I appreciated the conversation. At least people are listening!

Other Sunday Notes:

• Together with Fond du Lac community, Oakfield UMC did their part to help put together 700 book bags for area students.
• One parishioner told me that she wanted my sermons to be longer. Really?!?