Discipling Life

 All Turned Around: When Up Is Down and First Is Last Proverbs 25:6-7; UMH 833, Psalm 112; Hebrews 13:1-8, 15-16; Luke 14:1, 7-14 Proper 17c – August 31, 2025 – EUMC & BCUMC   This was one of those weeks when my sermon took on a different direction during the week. Sometimes the events of the week have that effect. One thing that my son Paul and I enjoy together is watching videos on YouTube of police chases. I am amazed at the sheer number of these videos. I wonder how many of these chases take place across the country. Certainly much more than what is represented in the videos because most states don’t allow the release of police car dash cams and body cams. The one clear takeaway from these videos is this: people sure make stupid decisions . We make decisions all the time – every day – even every hour – that make a difference not only in our own lives, but in the lives of others. These may involve a decision to act or a decision to not act. As much as ...