When Sally and I were talking about recent events in Cleveland, she shared the thought that perhaps it was motherly love that gave Amanda Berry the strength that she needed to kick open the door of the house where she and the other women were being held captive, and go for help. It is a good insight. Love does give us the strength to make a new way when no way seems possible. I call it “high octane love.” It is love that breaks down the barriers of fear and brings us to the light of a new day.
This Sunday we will hear a report from the Ministerial Search Team that includes the following new Mission Statement: The Mission of Pine Valley Christian Church is to be a progressive faith community practicing unconditional love and seeking justice in an interfaith world so that all people may experience abundant life. A progressive faith community . . . practicing unconditional love . . . seeking justice . . . experiencing abundant life. This, too, sounds like high octane love to me.
PVCC has a tradition of breaking traditions and letting in new light. My thanks to the wonderful work of the MST and all who have contributed in various ways. Please join us for the conversation on Sunday.
Peace, David Hansen