Pastor’s Corner

Dear Friends of Longview Chapel,

Every day I receive a message from Richard Rohr or someone who he has selected. Although I don’t always get it read daily, I am often surprised by how the topic fits into what our congregation is experiencing as well as the world. Reading how others experience God helps me to grow. I know several in the congregation already receive these and are blessed them.

In a recent one on Easter, Rohr reminded me of this quote by the Brazilian writer and journalist Fernando Sabino: “In the end, everything will be all right. If it’s not all right, it’s not the end. Everything will be okay in the end.” 

Although not easy to hear when we are in the middle of struggle or tragedy, it is essential we remember this resurrection promise. No matter how evil, how unjust, how tragic, in the end God will bring about resurrection and hope. This is not an excuse for us to avoid taking action where we can, but it is a hope-builder to keep us and others going and never give up on helping to build God’s Kingdom here on earth as it is in heaven.

Romans 5:3-4 — Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope.

May today and every day be a day we live within the power of our resurrected Lord!

Blessings,

Pastor Donna

• How and where is Christ’s resurrection spirit working in you?
• Next week is Volunteer Sunday, and the youth will be leading the 10:30 a.m. service. The scripture to read for the service is Psalm 118:1-2.