HOME INVASION ROBBERY
One of the families in our church was robbed early this morning. The robbers showed up about 3 a.m., forced entry, tied up the whole family, and took money and jewels (they didn't have that much!). Apart from some bruises and numbness where they were tied up everyone is okay -- and grateful to be alive.

I got called about 6 a.m., a few minutes after they were released, and arrived to find the place swarming with police. It took them until almost 2 p.m. to process the "crime scene."

There are just some seasons where dealing with crises is a major component of pastoral service. Then there are some times where nothing seems to happen (and you can get all your reading and and studying done)