I recall once striking up a conversation in a coffee shop with a young black man who was convinced he was fighting oppression and a culture that was dead-set against him. In that worldview, that is what he experienced. I very kindly implored him to create his own future with the Lord in prayer and through hard work, and ignore what “culture” or “family” was putting on him. I almost begged him…
Read MoreWe are called to work with God to bring about beauty in this world. Sometimes that’s through praying for someone who is sick. Sometimes it’s building something beautiful people can enjoy. Sometimes it’s writing a song. Sometimes it’s sending a text to encourage someone. Sometimes it’s just welcoming someone at our church. We are called to bear the image of Jesus and the Holy Spirit makes that possible!…
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