“Holy Spirit of God, take this pen, this hand, this heart behind the hand and tell what life is all about.”

Focused on Him, I now write to you.

What is Shalom? What is “ministry”? It’s not what most folks think: “Go to Israel and the world to ‘minister.’ “Prepare Internet TV programs and lessons to win the lost and disciple the believers.” “Open and administer an office at certain hours.” And other “scheduled” stuff like that.

No, it’s more than that—much more.

·       Like talking to a flight attendant on the plane—having her whisper a broken heart—and guiding her to Christ.

·       Like building bridges of love to neighbors, watching them meet Jesus, and even baptizing them in a hot tub.

·       Like thinking “it’s time to rest” when a call suddenly comes in—a 59 year old man has been misdiagnosed for years. His “back pains” turned out to be stage four prostate cancer. He is angry

        and bitter—but now I must bring Jesus to his fearful attention.

·       Like sharing the love of God at the bank—where the hearts of the guard, a teller and the vice president are so moved they welcome your return and give you the key to the vault (only

        kidding on the key).

·       Like a dozen or a hundred times a day where people cross my path and “ministry” is automatic and continuous.

In human warfare, battles are sporadic. In spiritual warfare, like Paul, I find it 24/7.

People, people, everywhere; needing love and tender care.

That is a little more of what Shalom is really all about. Once again, we ask for your prayers and support to keep reaching Jew, Gentile, the world.

Frank