Wednesday, October 31, 2007

Imagine part 2

A week or so ago, I asked my readers to imagine a church that was dramatically impacting the Lehigh Valley for Christ. I want to unwrap that thought process over a few more posts. I've chosen to call these posts, "Imagine."

Today, I want to ask you to imagine a church, a community of like-minded Christ followers, who:

  • Care enough about the people within their sphere of influence to invite them into God's Presence.
  • Care about the community enough that they are willing to do whatever it takes to reflect Christ to the world.
  • Care more about those far from Christ than their own preferences.
  • Care more about living God's word than simply knowing God's word.
  • Care so much about people far from God that they are willing to look foolish so that other's can meet Jesus.
  • Care about living out Matthew 22:39 even when those same neighbors have inflicted physical, emotional or spiritual pain on them.
Can you imagine a church that cares so much, no matter the cost?

I believe such a place can become a reality right here in the Lehigh Valley. . . Do you?

G3

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