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The joy of volunteering

If you asked my husband why his wife volunteers, his answer would be "Because she doesn't know how to say 'No.'"

Honestly, I have thought about that for a long time. But it isn't the same as you might think. Frankly, I can't say "No, thanks" because I am compelled as a Christian to be the hands and feet of Jesus. Would Jesus say "No, thanks" to being the dean for Children's Camp? Would Jesus say "No, thanks" to working at the local museum to preserve our local history for future generations? Would Jesus say "No, thanks" to serving as a trustee for a Christian college? And would Jesus say "No,...

 

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