This week I was able to take part in two meetings that continually bless my life.

Every month during the school year we have our local pastors get together for lunch. That was yesterday. Not everyone can make it, but over the years we have built solid friendship in spite of our perceived theological differences. We love serving our churches, our community, and doing it all in the name of Jesus. It’s a blessing to have these friends in my life.

Today I had lunch with my fellow pastors in my own denomination. It’s a group that has held “court” at Qdoba (a burrito place) for the last several years, and we have a great time together. It is a safe place to talk about life, laugh, hear each other’s triumphs and tragedies.

I am thankful for both of these groups. We know we don’t minister alone. We know the Body of Christ is much broader than our own ideological constructs. We actually ENJOY each others’ company!

They all help me keep moving forward.