When Crystal began attending church...
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When Crystal began attending church people thought she was a wonderful Christian.
People in the congregation immediately were attracted to her young children. Cute
comments made by her children during the children's message made people chuckle. One
day she asked the pastor if she could come and wash all the toys in the nursery. With her
youngest in the nursery, she felt that the toys should be washed. Crystal spent all morning
washing toys; she even took home all the blankets to wash. Before long, she was given
other responsibilities around the church.
That's when the trouble began. She managed to alienate everyone she worked with. Her attitude was demanding. The pastor tried to tell her that church volunteers need to be treated differently than people in the workplace. That message did not get through. People began complaining to the pastor about her. Several stated that they refused to do anything with her. It soon became apparent that something had to be done. Action needed to be taken.
Eventually, Crystal and her family left the church. As conflict reared its ugly head, Crystal inflicted much damage in the life of the church. Those who thought she was nice were upset at how she was being treated; some of them also left the church. It was a difficult time.
Jesus is the good shepherd who loves and cares for all his sheep. The sheep listen for the calming voice of the shepherd. Jesus warns that some may come claiming to be a shepherd but in time their intentions show through. "The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy." In contrast, Jesus says he "came that they may have life, and have it abundantly."
That's when the trouble began. She managed to alienate everyone she worked with. Her attitude was demanding. The pastor tried to tell her that church volunteers need to be treated differently than people in the workplace. That message did not get through. People began complaining to the pastor about her. Several stated that they refused to do anything with her. It soon became apparent that something had to be done. Action needed to be taken.
Eventually, Crystal and her family left the church. As conflict reared its ugly head, Crystal inflicted much damage in the life of the church. Those who thought she was nice were upset at how she was being treated; some of them also left the church. It was a difficult time.
Jesus is the good shepherd who loves and cares for all his sheep. The sheep listen for the calming voice of the shepherd. Jesus warns that some may come claiming to be a shepherd but in time their intentions show through. "The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy." In contrast, Jesus says he "came that they may have life, and have it abundantly."
