A. Watch geese migrating in formation. We can learn a lesson from God's remarkable creation that people who share a common direction and a sense of community can get where they're going quicker and easier when they're traveling on each other's thrust. As Christians we need to stay connected, encouraging and helping each other. When the lead goose gets tired, it rotates back in the wing and another goose flies the point position. Geese also honk from behind to encourage those up front to keep flying with speed.
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They have real power. When a goose is wounded or sick, two geese drop out of formation and follow their fellow member down to help and provide protection. They stay with this member of the flock until it is able to fly again or dies. Then they branch out on their own to catch up or join another flock. Ken Sutterfield is a camp and conference center director in Arkansas.