When outsiders say that we are unChristian in our approach to faith (see my last sermon), we have only one way to refute their claims: Be like Jesus. At times, we will not be "little Christs" in every way, but we can certainly strive for that.
When people say, "God is dead," we can live and breathe in such a way that it becomes apparent to all who are paying attention that God is indeed alive and well. We know Satan is.
God won't let us down if we give him the time of day. God's grace does win.
Here's my favorite verse today, "Orphans get parents, the homeless get homes." Faith can be a place where all are welcome and I mean all.
That might change some people's opinions of how anti-homosexual, judgmental, and/or hypocritical our church is.
Heidi and her uncle were discussing the Muslims who want to build a 13 story mosque right next to the World Trade Center grounds. Is it freedom of religion or insensitivity to other Americans? Danny thought that it would be great PR for them to accept the land 3 block away and build there. They would actually be building relationships with their neighbors that would go a long way toward healing the breach.
What could we do in our neighborhood and the world if the Faith Center sale goes through and we tithe on the proceeds? Haitians get food, the homeless get homes.
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