The Combination

“For we know, brothers and sisters loved by God, that he has chosen you, because our gospel came to you not simply with words but also with power, with the Holy Spirit and deep conviction. You know how we lived among you for your sake.” – 1 Thessalonians 1:4,5 There is a combination for the spiritual life that so many of us — whether we know it or not — are desperately searching for. My grandpa, Kerry, is a pilot for American Airlines. When I was a kid, he sat me down and tried to explain the physics of flight. He told me there are four forces at play: lift and weight, which neutralize each other, and thrust and drag. Together, those four forces are what get a massive steel machine off the ground and into the sky.  To make it simple, he said, “Picture a kite.” The wind pushes