I actually like sports. I really like sports. They just seem to dominate things here. I know going would be good for me to hang out with other students and parents as well as be a part of their normal lives. Already being away from my family for ministry events, its sometimes hard to want to watch a football/volleyball/basketball game.
But then I start to think..."What if I bring my camera?" That is when it all changes. I go from a stand-sitting spectator fool to a sidelines standing part of some young kids' lives and memories. I get to talk to the students and encourage them. I get to capture some great memories. I get to meet a lot of kids who don't go to our church or who aren't a part of our youth ministry. Its been a really great year of hanging out with these athletes. Instead of spending all my time upset at this reality of life, I begin to embrace it and do the best to minister within it.
What about you? Do you combine any hobbies with ministry? Music? Fishing? Video Games? I wish sleeping were a valid hobby...
Ministry is my hobby, Jeff. #JesusJuke
ReplyDeleteSeriously, though, I think my blog grew out of that exact idea. I post short articles and silly drawings, but my honest goal is to get people to engage scripture and God in a new way. And if someone can figure out to start a "napping ministry," I'd be all over that.
If there were a napping ministry...well, many people both inside and outside the church walls engage in a napping ministry each sunday around 11:00 am :)
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