On the Sea of Galilee it was already night, but the darkness deepened as clouds occluded the light from the stars of the firmament and fierce winds whipped across the sea. The Lord’s chosen disciples were not out doing things they shouldn’t have been. They weren’t out goofing off or being careless. In fact it was quite the opposite. They were dutifully doing exactly what the Lord had asked them to do and suddenly their very lives were in peril.
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This past year a good friend in his 50’s suffered a stroke. It was unexpected, unwanted and changed his life. From time to time I’m reminded how often life throws us or a loved one a curve ball, a change up or a blistering fastball in on the hands. When this happens it can be hard to stay in the game, let alone step up to the plate, tap the clay from your cleats and take a swing.