Lectionary Tales For The Pulpit
Pao felt disconnected. Like he didn't belong. Like he didn't have a purpose. He had been struggling with his faith for a while and stopped going to church. He just couldn't bear the questions he had. The words he heard in church didn't make sense.
The pastor came to visit early one morning. It was a Saturday and Pao was on his way to wash the car. The pastor suggested they wash the car together in the driveway. Pastor asked how things were with Pao's wife and children, his job at the bank, and the weather. They lathered up the car.