How can we arrive at a better world?

Some look for a change in governments or institutions.

Some look for God to bring this age to a close and make a whole new start.

But Jesus said, “The Kingdom of God is within you.” (Luke 17:21)

The point at which the world changes is within human hearts and minds.

When we receive the grace and empowerment of Christ,
the reign of God’s goodness and love begins to take hold in us,
and we become instruments of God’s transformation in the world.

Sunday’s Scripture Readings:
Mark 1:14–15
Acts 1:3–8

About the Author

Dr. David A. Palmer has been the senior pastor at the United Methodist Church of Kent since 1995. He has a B.A. from Wittenberg University, a Master of Divinity from Duke University, and a Doctor of Ministry from Princeton Theological Seminary. A native of Wooster, Ohio, he has served three other churches in east Ohio before coming to Kent. He and his wife, Mavis, have three children.