I remember reading a book of letters from children to their pastor. One of them read: "Dear Preacher, I'd like to bring my dog to church on Sunday. She is only a mutt, but she is a good Christian. Love, Sissy. PS I'm sorry I can't leave more money in the offering plate on Sunday, but my Daddy won't give me a raise in my allowance. Maybe you could give a sermon about a raise in my allowance. It would help the church get more money."

I like that little girl. I'll bet she's going someplace in her life. Not only was she concerned about her dog but she also wanted to enable her church to get more money.

We've been talking about our Every Day God and how God helps us keep our Christian Edge, how God helps us keep sharp in living out this Called and Sent life of Discipleship and making Disciple…