Something I was thinking

I’ve always wondered why they call a funeral visitation a “wake.” It appears that it is associated with the attempt to stay “awake” and hold vigil with the mourning family. However, as in the case of the funeral that I mentioned in my last blog, the word “wake” can be defined as “the track of waves left by a ship or other object moving through the water.” In the wake (track of waves) that was caused by the death of my biker friend, I have been inundated with ministry opportunities. Specifically, those who have a belief in God but are extremely uncomfortable with the structure of organized religion. The two things that defined Jesus were “grace and truth” (John 1:14). The same two things are what those who are disenfranchised with the church are seeking – acceptance and authenticity.