My seven-part series on work and suffering approaches its conclusion with Part 6, now posted at The Green Room:

The word “therefore” is important. The church is sent out into the world to make disciples of all nations because Jesus has been given all authority in heaven and on earth.

And as we learn to understand, trust and obey Jesus in our whole lives, we help him rule the world…We are sent out into the world to tell it the truth about God, with gentleness and respect but not ashamed of the gospel; to reconnect it to God, with justice and mercy; to rule it for God, responsible for his world as his stewards.

And that is often a painful task!

Consider what Martin Luther says about changing diapers…

As always, your thoughts are most welcome!