Today's entry is from Laurel. She reflects on a time when the needs of a fellow human being drew her out of an introspective stupor, and allowed her to experience the joy of serving an unexpected neighbor. As you take in her story, listen carefully to how your life's story might be echoed in hers.

How have you been impacted by serving others?

Can you think of a time when others have helped draw you out of a mental or emotional fog? How did it happen?

Matthew 16:24-26

After reading Matthew 16:24-26, what do you think Jesus means by saying that "those who want to save their life will lose it, and those who lose their life for my sake will find it"?