Searching for lost coins, lost sheep, and lost children seems to be the Gospel’s reminder that sometimes we become inattentive and neglect the people, places, and events that matter most to God and to each of us. After twenty-five years of ministry, I recognize I sometimes lose focus, overlook the obvious, and neglect what is directly in front of me. The vision blurs, the mission becomes unfocused, and relationships once at the center of my attention become peripheral.
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