Most preachers I know have some sort of a hobby. Many play golf. Others hunt or fish. I recently met a preacher who has taken up fencing. That’s right; this man of the cloth is a sword fighter!

I immediately thought of how it could benefit the church if people in the congregation knew that the preacher had this talent. For instance, board meetings would definitely have less conflict and more cooperation if the preacher brought his sword with him!

I suppose it would be more spiritual if we could keep the peace without the threat of weapons. Less exciting maybe–but more spiritual.

“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God.”—Matthew 5:9.