Race and the Gospel: What Happens When We Compartmentalize Faith?—Part 2
“Surely the Good News of Jesus Has Something to Say to the Greatest Historic Injustice of the Last 500 Years.”
“Surely the Good News of Jesus Has Something to Say to the Greatest Historic Injustice of the Last 500 Years.”
If I could go back in time, what would I tell that young church planter in 1992? What things didn’t I know then, and what things did I commit to then that I’ve found were well worth the commitment?
“Surely the Good News of Jesus Has Something to Say to the Greatest Historic Injustice of the Last 500 Years.”
Yet some people go out of their way to mock God and take His name in vain. They go out of their way to insult Christians. They think it’s all a big joke.
But I know that many pastors are keenly aware of the month’s significance and desperately need whatever appreciation might flow their way as a result.
It's time to change the way we think about foreign missions and adopt a new missions metaphor.
“I believe we will look back at these days and see this season as one of the most critical in God’s kingdom influence growing in our country and world.” —Dean Fulks
“We need to build relational capital. These guys need to enjoy gathering together. They need to love one another. They need to really practice the ‘one anothers’ that we see in Scripture. So, that was our primary goal for that fall season.” The groups took off and thrived.
Polling reveals two things we all seem to agree on: people are more likely to express anger on social media than in person (nearly nine in 10), and we are angrier today compared to a generation ago (84%).
It is not the man who has not struggled who makes a great champion for Christ. It is the one who has overcome by the power of Christ. And there is no overcoming without the struggle arriving first.