Serving Together

“You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again?…. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.” – Matthew 5:13-16 (NIV) My buddy Scott and I invited four of the young African refugee men we mentor to come with us and pack beet seeds for...Read more …

Bloomberg Business reported this month that technology is replacing personal service at Panera Bread. Chipotle invested 10 million dollars in its technology network last year so that you can order and pay with your mobile app and retrieve your food at a special location inside the store—all without ever interacting with a human being. Starbucks will be rolling out something similar nationwide by year’s end. A world without service? Really? I have been contemplating for several weeks what these realities will mean for me and how I interact with those I come in contact with each day. I am concerned...Read more …