In the New Testament, James exhorts Christians to “be doers of the word, and not hearers only” (James 1:22, ESV). If James had been writing only to me, he would have reversed his advice and admonished me to be not only a doer, but a hearer, too. Because, as a runner, writer, reader, professor, puppy-chaser, backyard chicken farmer, laundry room manager, church deacon, and wife, I have no trouble with doing — and doing it all (or trying to) for the kingdom of God.