Your Faith Journey - Finding God Through Words, Song And Praise

I am a people watcher. I love watching how people react and respond in various situations and circumstances, and I learn a lot about people and human behavior by doing this people watching. I find it fascinating to watch people’s actions when forced to move beyond their comfort zones.  Quite honestly, when any one of us is forced to move beyond our comfort zone because of changing circumstances, we often react adversely. One can expect that when we step outside of our comfort zone, we usually experience added stress and anxiety.  And, when this happens, people can become quite reactive – often displaying unpleasant behavior.  So, the gospel reading on this night is captivating because we see the disciples having to move way beyond their comfort zones. In biblical times, the washing of feet was a non-religious, ordinary part of everyday life. It was as ordinary as brushing your teeth or washing your hands before a meal. It was a secular practice that routinely took place after entering a dwelling, especi