As I reflect upon our "Church" culture in America, it appears that we spend an enormous amount of time and energy trying to "attract" the already convinced. Jesus of course told His followers over 200 times "to go" and the only times He told them to stay was to wait for His instructions on what to do next. It appears that we try to control God and limit heaven on earth to people looking like us. Rick Warren says "Life on earth is a temporary assignment." Maybe that is why Jesus said when we go . . . go light, only take what you need for that day and depend upon trusting me and the generosity of others to live. In America, we are obsessed with accumulating stuff and it weighs us down in our going out. It takes time to take care of our stuff and monies to pay for storing our stuff and keeping it in tip top shape that we have less to invest in the "going out" journey. This current series has caused some deep reflection on my part in terms of what we are know for . . .it is our programs, our buildings, our staff? What would it take to get the reputation or brand that we are an incredibly generous people? How cool would that be!
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