Why?
As I consider all the great things God made, it's left me wondering, "Why?" a lot. I mean, I can find a purpose in most everything, but some of the critters out there really make me wonder. Like fleas: they bite things and survive on blood, leaving the critter to itch. What purpose do they serve? I can't see anything that is furthered by those annoying creatures! Does that mean there isn't one? Nope. However, it makes me wonder. Kind of like a spleen or any of the organs that can be removed without any harm being done... Often we treat the church the same way: some people/parts are dispensable. It might not be a conscious thing, but we act as if some people really don't matter. Maybe it's how we dismiss them because they're annoying, maybe it's how we think of them because of failures in the past, or maybe it's a pride issue within us. No matter how it happens, it is quite often the case. Heck, even inside small groups that are sup...