Allergic Reactions

[416 words] This past week I spent a little over 45 minutes with an allergy specialist to determine if Ihave any specific allergies with which to be concerned. After receiving the equivalent of about 64 needle pricks, it was determined that I indeed am allergic to grass. Somewhat disconcerting, but nothing that can’t be handled. Thank you for your concerns and prayers over the past several weeks. After receiving the diagnosis of allergies, I began to compare with allergies in the church. I know, that seems to be a large leap, but on further consideration you may see some of the same similarities as I did. There are all sorts of allergies found in the church. There are those who are allergic to reading the Bible and to prayer. Those allergic to Bible class and worship attendance. There are those who are allergic to serving in any capacity. There are…