Through the Waters is the blog of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Christian vocation ministries. Because the ministry of Christian vocation affirms the need for all baptized Christians – including Presbyterians - to identify and claim their call to discipleship in each decision and life choice, this blog is designed to serve as a resource for youth and young adults, as well as those in ministry with them, to assist the Holy Spirit in God’s movement in this journey through the waters. Take some time to read and think about your own responses to the questions posed here. For additional resources, we suggest that you visit our website.
Driving into our neighborhood you can’t help but notice suspicious, almost prying, eyes looking at you. They reside on the light posts, looking down at you; checking you out. They’re rather creepy. Some days I can ignore them. Other days, they’re glaring at me and I can’t avoid them.
The eyes do not belong to a strange homeowner, though; they serve as a reminder from the Neighborhood Watch: the group of people on the street who have committed to paying attention to the happenings in order to avoid suspicious or even criminal behavior. Some of those signs even include the …
I recently participated in a marathon! Well, truth be told, I didn’t run the race but stood on the sidelines in a number of places to cheer on the runners. 26.2 miles is quite a trek so I felt it...