Make a Difference!

This column represents the thoughts and opinions of Dr. Ron Braley. This is not the opinion of the Elgin Courier.

God didn’t create us just to consume resources, tend only to ourselves and then pass out of this life without making a difference. He made us to be like Him. He loves; we’re to love. He’s merciful; we’re to be merciful. He created us for partnership and to make a difference while we can — not suck air and be selfish. Check out what Paul wrote in Ephesians 2:10, and you’ll see that we’ve been created for good works. Read Matthew 25:31-40; you’ll discover the demise of all who don’t do them. By the way, Luke 10:28 tells us that we will live [spiritually] if we honor God and love people through our works.

Anyway, I thought, “Hey Ron — what examples of making a posit ive dif ference can you think of?” As it turns out, there are plenty! I’ll offer a few to encourage you. What follows is just a sample — plenty of organizations and people in Taylor and around the world make quite a difference. I’m not playing favorites (although I AM partial to Shepherd’s Heart).