Apr 14

Don’t be a Bystander

It’s easy for us to be observers—to be bystanders looking in, even at our own faith, from the outside. We tend to want to keep things at arm’s length, especially things that will be painful or difficult. Too often, our faith is one of those things. Holy Week is an example of that. It’s inconvenient, hard, and doesn’t comfort us immediately. But if we walk with Jesus to the cross and to death, then on Easter, we will also be raised with Him. Don’t be a bystander this week. Jump in and participate, especially if it is difficult.

About The Author

Fr. Perry Mullins is the Rector of St. Peter's Episcopal Church in McKinney. He grew up an Episcopalian. During college and afterward, he worked in youth ministry in San Antonio and Austin, and then entered the Episcopal Seminary of the Southwest. Fr. Perry loves preaching, teaching, and outreach, and still has a heart for children’s and youth ministries. He was called to be Rector of St. Peter’s in 2017. He is married to Sarah, and they have two children.