Now that I am here and now that I am a part of this church I realize that it is I who must change. I am not trying to change this church. That is pastor's job. I live here, so it is my responsibility to change to adapt to how things are done here.
It is easy to visit a new place. but once you live there and once you decide to call that new place home, the differences begin to emerge. Different culture, different liturgy, different style of conducting everything. The differences almost made me give up and move on. But my trip to Arizona made me realize where home is and that means making the best of what had been a bad situation for me.
I am grateful to be here. I am grateful for my pastors. I am grateful for new friends. I am grateful for new food to eat! And, God willing, I intend to live out the rest of my years right here.
As I learn to deal with you as you are, please treat me the same, and learn to deal with me as I am.
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