I want to thank Laura for last week’s blog about radical grace! I probably speak for others when I felt kind of defensive when she said that many people look at Christians as “irrevelant, hypocritical, and judgemental”. That stings!! But the Barna Group’s research has found this to be true. Just check out their findings in the book “Unchristian: What A New Generation Really Thinks About Christianity…and Why It Matters” by David Kinnaman and Gabe Lyons. We are known for what we are against much more than being known for what we are for. Which is a shame because, “Christianity is a way of seeing all of life and reality through God’s eyes. This is what Christianity is: a worldview, a system, and a way of life. I believe that when you truly see the gospel in its fullness, it’s so much more. It is the most exciting, radical, revolutionary story ever told.” (Chuck Colson) Now that is something to get excited about and can change lives!

So, how can we as Christians help show our friends, neighbors, and community what it means to be a true follower of Christ? We do after all have the answers the world is looking for. God has chosen to give us revelation and He didn’t do that just for our sakes alone, but to share with others what God has done, is doing, and will do for eternity.

Maybe you will have the opportunity this Easter season to share God’s love with others. We don’t have to look far for hurting people. I had the opportunity to talk with a non-believer about “The Bible” mini-series on the History Channel just this past week. What opportunity will come your way this week? Will you seize that opportunity? God is with you and is cheering you on!!

More to come…
Jeremy