Michael Harrison's e-devotion

This past weekend I unplugged from the world and was part of a “Walk to Emmaus” weekend with 75 plus other people.   It was an amazing time to assist with this walk and brought me to remember when I first went on my “Walk to Emmaus” over 2 years ago.   In the middle of the spiritual get away and times of refreshing many things happened around our world that have caused great pain and fear. The earthquake in Nepal and riots in Baltimore continue to bombard the headlines of news outlets this week.   We must be careful to not let these events, or others, paralyze us with fear. Fear is a fact of life, yet God gives us faith and tools to deal with fear.   The biggest tool is love.   We must embrace the fact that God loves us no matter what.   In turn we can respond to God’s love for us by loving others in the same, unconditional way. This love can be seen in acts of kindness, through prayers, in listening to a friend, by offering words of encoura...

Events around the world send us in so many different directions.   There is fear among most people.   Many people are angry.   What is always true is that many people are in the middle of the trauma experiencing pain and are left in need. Read reports about the devastation from the earthquake in Nepal, and you will be left hurting for the people impacted by this event.   Almost 5,000 people have died due to the earthquake and another 9,000 plus have been left injured.   I cannot imagine the heartache as well as the needs of those around that part of the world.   There is room for the love of God and compassion everywhere. News continues to pour out about the events taking place in Baltimore, Maryland.   From riots and various acts of brutality hurt my heart.   Thousands of people have been impacted by these events, people on both sides of the law.   This reminds us of what has happened in other places around the United States of A...