Health Care

The debate rages in the media, in the townhalls, in the homes, and hopefully, in the churches.

I think it is healthy for our churches to debate these issues because we can approach it from a different perspective and attitude than are expected in the rest of society.

Last week I enjoyed a discussion at our men's rap group (the group meets each Thursday at 9:00 am...no preparation necessary...just bring yourself) about the health care options that are being debated. This discussion was tempered by our common faith in Jesus Christ. The men around that table disagreed but they were able to speak openly without fear of condemnation. They understood that there is diversity of thought in the Body of Christ.

Too often, individuals will look for a church that already coincides with their social/political ethic, rather than their theology. We look for a place that we reinforce our beliefs, rather than challenge them.

Moreover, we approach God expecting to hear what we want to hear, rather than listening to what God wants to tell us.

In this issue, and in all issues, we need to come to God with a clean slate and be willing to be transformed, instead of wanting to transform God.