I gave this charge to the people of Faith Community Church on my last day as pastor. I thought I would share it with you as well.

Live – and live well.
Love – and love well.
Laugh – even if it isn’t funny.
Cry when friends leave.

Cherish ordinary moments – for life is a collection of ordinary moments – and in them we find God.

Care for one another – it’s how people will know you follow Jesus.

Never be afraid to get out of the boat.

Be silent – every day. Silence and stillness are the most radical actions we can take in the world.

Be whole – whatever it takes. Settle for nothing less.

Watch for God’s Kingdom – it’s breaking into our world all over the place.

When you find a piece of God’s Kingdom – point it out to someone else.

Eat together – every chance you get. Everything you need to know about God’s Kingdom can be discovered by sharing life around the table.

Do the little things – Little things done consistently, over time, will change the world.

You are changing the world.