Called from the Conflict - Unraveling My Story to Pastoral Ministry {{ part four }}
I’m a hard sell when it comes to movies and television. Clichés and shallow plots lose me quickly, and reality TV feels like static to my soul. When I watch a story unfold, I’m not looking for a predictable ending; I’m looking for one that makes the struggle worth it. From the moment I invest in the characters, context, and conflict, I tend to run ahead—trying to predict the resolution or the emotional payoff the storyline might bring. When the narrative offers no hint of renewal, I’m left disappointed... disillusioned. My heart craves restoration. That longing says something about how I was intentionally created. Perhaps it’s true for you, too. After all, followers of Jesus believe in the restoration of all things—where every fracture is healed, every wrong made right. Every tear wiped away. As a Christian, the assurance of the coming Kingdom—the new creation—is the deep ache of my heart. Come, Lord Jesus. While that hope is sure, it has not yet come. So, living in the alr...
