The account of Jesus and the Samaritan woman is one that we can draw tremendous encouragement from. When we more fully understand the divisions between the Jews and Samaritans, it highlights just how incredible it was that this exchange occurred. Just as she started from a place of opposition to God -- and yet was still offered the Living Waters -- we are also given that same opportunity.

Patrick Kansa

Patrick Kansa began attending the United Church of God in the Detroit congregation in 2000, and was baptized in August 2004. He and his family live in the greater Chicagoland area, where they attend the Chicago congregation.