In the Gospels, especially the parables and the Sermon on the Mount, Christ gave a mandate to his desciples to be open to others and to God. In this book, Wicks teaches that Christian ministry on every level requires humility, self-knowledge, awareness of our own limitations, and a determination to carry on despite challenges. His notion of availability perfectly captures what can and does inspire Christians to reach out and go beyond themselves each moment of every day.
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