A holy kiss

Is this a picture of people leaving a church or people leaving a public building like a school?

Most likely it's the latter, but I think it illustrates sometimes what happens in congregations if we're not careful. Out of fear, resentment, or bitterness we can become unwilling to talk and interact with certain people.

Paul encourages us to "greet one another with a holy kiss" (2 Corinthians 13:12). We can't do so with masks on our faces...or invisible barriers between us. Holy kiss is figurative...it indicates a willingness to engage and bless instead of distance and curse those within the community of Christ.

Take the masks off. Attend the Ambassadors for Reconcilliation Peacemaker seminar at All Saints on May 16 from 9-3:30pm. Lunch is provided and it's free.

Together with you in Christ,
Mike