Back to School: Hammer or Nail?

[183 words] Yes, it’s that time again! Our young people, teachers, and administrative workers are heading back to the old school “grind.” That routine includes daily interactions with a wide variety of people from all backgrounds. What a fertile ground for showing people the light of Christ! An old football coach used to say that in every contact on the playing field, a player can choose to be either the hammer or the nail. You are either pushing people around, or getting pushed! Translating that to social interactions, each one of us has the opportunity to either be the influencer (hammer), or the one being influenced (nail). Being the nail is just fine if you are constantly among strong Christians, but if you are out in the world, this is unlikely. Christian, you have to be the hammer! Make a goal for yourself this school year to be the salt…