Looks Are Deceiving
Things aren’t always as they appear.
What’s something you’ve come across that wasn’t quite as it appeared?
Church Diversity
I have a huge heart for diversity and unity in the body. It’s so sad to think about the fact that even after the advances society has made, the church is still largely segregated.
Being a pastor at a church that is truly multi-ethnic, I can speak to the fact that there’s something special when people of all races come together for worship. It’s truly a picture of heaven.
That’s why I love the work that @ScottWilliams is doing with his new book Church Diversity. It’s truly a call for the church to come together.
Church Diversity is more than a book it’s a movement of God, pastors, ministry leaders, volunteers, congregants, and the community. It’s about the Church changing its perspective to become part of a culture-changing and world-changing movement. A new and different future begins with the turning of these pages, taking this journey, and speaking the truth in this vital conversation.
Here’s a quick video of what the book is all about…
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Sometimes, You Gotta Fight Back
Life has a way of getting the best of us at times.
It can punch us in the mouth and pick on us ruthlessly.
Sure, we have to trust God, we have to keep our faith and know who we are in Him,
but sometimes,
we gotta fight back.
We can’t just stand there and let something or some situation continue to knock us down..
That’s not Godly, that’s just passive and apathetic.
We eventually get to the “I’ve had enough” stage.
thanks, @kylereed for the link
What They Say About Assuming
This is commercial makes me laugh every time I see it.
I think this also happens to me sometimes…
I think I know something or I assume that someone is a certain way and I totally miss the boat.
Sometimes all I can do is swallow my pride and ask forgiveness. (I don’t usually throw anything)
Just for kicks,
Have you ever looked like a fool because you assumed something and it was wrong?
The Promise, Not the Profit
It’s much easier to say than to do.
To put our confidence in the character of God and the promises of God more than what we immediately see is tough.
It’s where faith comes into play.
It’s where we do what doesn’t necessarily make sense.
Today, I’m trusting in the promise and character of God, and not just the profit from God.
