Title
Chapel Talk, 1998 February 18 / Nan Mein
Date
February
18
1998
Notes
Ps 27, Luke 6:20-31.
In describing her days teaching in Libya and in working with lepers in Mbalatahun, history teacher Nan Mein talks of facing her fears and shame. "I ask you to think about decisions you make every day about how you treat other people. Many of us have experienced temporary disability as a result of athletic or other accidents. A longer term disability is possible for any of us. While you are healthy, examine your fears. Consider what you do when you act out of those fears. And consider how you treat those who are not like you-- the poor, the hungry, the disabled. Decide to act out of love, generosity, openness and concern rather than dislike and fear."
In describing her days teaching in Libya and in working with lepers in Mbalatahun, history teacher Nan Mein talks of facing her fears and shame. "I ask you to think about decisions you make every day about how you treat other people. Many of us have experienced temporary disability as a result of athletic or other accidents. A longer term disability is possible for any of us. While you are healthy, examine your fears. Consider what you do when you act out of those fears. And consider how you treat those who are not like you-- the poor, the hungry, the disabled. Decide to act out of love, generosity, openness and concern rather than dislike and fear."