Final Stretch

"If someone forces you to go one mile, go with him two miles."
- Jesus

"The thing about going the extra mile is that there is so little traffic."
- Jim Larranaga, George Mason head coach

Jesus made the extra mile cool. Yet it is still infrequently travelled. It is more frequently talked about, a scenic road found in religious travel brochures. Perhaps this is because Jesus also said that the road is narrow - and that sounds a little scary.

Tonight George Mason University has their chance to get more mileage out of their men's basketball team. If they can go yet another mile, they proceed to the championship. If not, they take the next exit ramp and head home.

Meanwhile many Christians, puzzling over Jesus' famous but strong words, are still learning to play the game. Just what does it mean to go the extra mile? Lord, you travelled the extra mile for us. Please enable us who trail behind to understand, and to follow.