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  Walking the Walk: A Call for Compassion in a Fractured World
  by me ...
  
  There’s a growing sense of disconnection in our world, a drift away from empathy and compassion. I’ve seen it firsthand—how the elderly, the sick, and the struggling are often treated as invisible. It’s a painful reality, especially for those of us who try to follow the teachings of Jesus Christ. But here’s the truth: our faith calls us to walk the walk, not just talk about it on Sunday mornings.
  
  I’ve experienced my own share of rejection. After surviving a heart attack, I found myself viewed as "over the hill," a burden to society. When I tried to raise my voice in church, asking for us to focus more on helping the marginalized—whether they be drug addicts, alcoholics, or those struggling with mental health—I was met with resistance. Ultimately, I was pushed out, rejected for my views. But isn’t that what Jesus did? He didn’t stay in places of comfort; He went to the people who were hurting the most, showing them love and grace when no one else would.
  
  This experience has opened my eyes to something important: The church is not just a building or an institution. The real church is in the work we do outside those walls, in our actions toward others. Jesus didn’t spend His time seeking the approval of religious authorities—He spent it with those who were cast aside. He didn’t ask people to be perfect before He loved them; He loved them in their brokenness, in their addiction, in their pain. Why, then, do we so often hesitate to do the same?
  
  Too often, we focus on rules, appearances, and judgment, rather than living the radical love that Jesus showed. We separate ourselves from those who suffer, as if their problems are too big or too uncomfortable for us to handle. But as Christians, we are called to something higher. We’re called to step into the mess, to walk alongside the broken, to love without conditions.
  
  If the church is failing to serve the community, then we are failing the mission of Christ. Every person, no matter their background or struggles, deserves dignity, love, and support. It doesn’t matter if they’re a drug addict, an alcoholic, or someone suffering from depression. These are the people Jesus would have sat with, listened to, and healed. Why are we so hesitant to do the same?
  
  In my own life, I’ve seen elderly people who are isolated and forgotten, treated as third-class citizens. I’ve watched as people in my community turn a blind eye to the suffering around them, and I’ve felt the sting of rejection myself. But I refuse to let that stop me. I believe that when I help those who are struggling, I am doing the work of Jesus Christ on Earth. And that’s a calling I will never walk away from.
  
  You don’t need a title or a pulpit to do the work of Christ. You just need a heart willing to love, a spirit willing to serve, and the courage to speak out when others stay silent. The world doesn’t need more talk; it needs more people who are willing to walk the walk, to get their hands dirty in the service of others.
  
  To the church leaders, hear me: A time is coming—a time of great shaking, a time when the foundations of what we know will be tested. And when that time comes, you will need to step up, not with words, but with action. The world is crying out for compassion, and yet, too often, we see the church turning inward, forgetting its true mission.
  
  Can you remember the days when the Pastor would visit you at your home, just to ask, How are you? Not because of an agenda, not to ask for a donation or recruit for a program, but simply to check in, to show you that you are seen, you are valued, you are cared for. That was the heart of the church—a heart that beat with the pulse of Christ’s compassion. But where has that heart gone?
  
  Church, it’s time to wake up. The shaking is coming, and when it does, only those who are rooted in the true mission of Christ—serving others with unconditional love—will stand. The time of talking is over. The time of walking the walk has arrived.
  
  If you are a leader in the church, ask yourself: Am I truly following the example of Jesus? Are you visiting the sick, comforting the broken, and loving the outcast, or are you more concerned with maintaining the status quo? Remember, it wasn’t the religious authorities that Jesus praised; it was the humble servants, the ones who didn’t seek recognition but instead served with quiet, steady love.
  
  Church leaders, you are being called to step up. The world is watching, and more importantly, God is watching. Now is the time to return to the heart of our faith. Now is the time to remember that every person we encounter, no matter their struggle, is a child of God, deserving of our love and care.
  
  On a closing note, I want to share something personal. Like many, I, too, get low in spirit sometimes. I don’t belong to a church anymore, but just two weeks ago, I walked into AllSaint Church, and I was made to feel welcome—no questions, no judgment, just a space to sit and be. It was a simple gesture, but it spoke volumes. Similarly, when I visited the Kingdom Hall, I was greeted with kindness, without judgment, just kind words that lifted my spirit.
  
  A few days ago, I had another experience that stayed with me. I was sitting in a car park, lost in deep thoughts about life, when a man, I’m not sure if he was a pastor, from the Kingdom Hall walked by on his way to his car. He had just come from a meeting in Shrewsbury with his wife, who was waiting in his car.He told me.. Despite being busy, he stopped to speak with me. I wasn’t part of his congregation, but he took the time to have a conversation with me, and that simple act of kindness meant so much.
  
  These moments remind me that there is still hope. There are still places where love and acceptance can be found. My experience shows that when the church, in all its forms, opens its doors and its heart, it can be a place of refuge and healing, as it is meant to be.
  
  So to the church leaders, and to all of us who seek to live out the teachings of Christ: let’s not lose sight of our calling. There is a world in need of compassion, and we have the opportunity to step up and be the hands and feet of Jesus, wherever we are.

  Added September 20, 2024 by Sigrid
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  Continually knocking on the doors around Blaydon, posting letters asking you to think about the world. Leave the residents alone!

  Added June 27, 2024 by Anonymous
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  We received unsolicited and unwelcome mail from this church disguised as a greetings card. This method of forcing your way past the threshold of my home is deplorable.

  Added May 23, 2022 by Anonymous