I just left a visit with a woman who is considering whether or not to go through another round of chemotherapy. She felt so sick from the last batch that it seemed like it was going to kill her. But without it, her cancer will kill her. Her quandry about this decision may not make any difference if the doctors make her choice for her, determining she doesn't have the strength to go through the treatments. As I listened to her it seemed like I could see her heart through her eyes. They sparkled with a life that seemed inconsistent with her frail body. Her son sat with us, showing beautiful devotion. For this week's installment of my Messages About Purpose and Strategy, I just want to remind you that the work of God involves little moments of tenderness as well as big decisions. For every macro programming change we decide to implement, there are many quiet times of sensitive ministry. To glorify God by leading people to follow Jesus will involve some huge risks and some tiny gestures as well. As I arrived back at my office, the first email waiting for me was from a friend about his dad who is dying. You are facing this kind of situation as well. To sit by a bed doesn't feel like we're accomplishing much, but we need to take every chance we get to share the love of Christ in any and every circumstance. To love the weak and to help in any way as they make the final part of their journey to our heavenly home is a noble job. If you know anyone who is nearing the end of their time here on earth, let them see God through your patient attention.