Pastor Tom Grieb kicks off our new series, “Making a Difference,” based on Saint John’s vision and values.

If there is one thing you can say about the Apostle Paul, it is that he was focused on following Jesus. Ever since his conversion on the Damascus Road it was his every desire to know Christ and follow him without reservation. He was pleased to let what was past stay in the past and to press forward toward the goal that was his heavenward in Christ Jesus.

Paul’s desire to follow Jesus led to a life of undying discipline and deep devotion, which made a great difference in Paul’s life and in the lives of those around him. Wherever Paul traveled, people were led to follow Christ and God’s Kingdom was furthered. The world was never the same again. Talk about making a difference! How does it go for you when it comes to following Christ?