The Importance of Conversation

"Why was I not informed about this sooner?" "When did that happen?" "Why am I the last to know?" "I had no idea it was that bad." What happens when we stop talking to each other? In marriages major things start to happen when we don't talk - be it a missed appointment, an argument, or perhaps an important message becomes lost in the silence. What about the church? Group dynamics and human emotions would direct us to be diligent about making sure communication happens and the conversation continues. Breakdown and even larger problems can surface.

Conversation would at least in my mind be an active dialog between people. Each brings something to the table and something is learned. In the church there are many conversations occurring. The Bible Book of Faith conversation, the conversation over human sexuality, and the conversation about the future of ministry for many congregations.

Jesus used the table as a place of beginning conversation - a hosting place for dialog, for receiving God's graces, and for the granting of new life. May our conversations by a place of beginning and open to the rich possibilities of hope.

Pastor Kris