Yes, I know I have not blogged for some time. Not that I havn't had any thoughts to share with you, but that I had to prioritize my time. Besides, Facebook allows me to toss some of my thoughts out there and I have done so the last few months. But, since I have a moment I thought I'd blog some of what is spinning around in my gray matter as of late. And it has to do with the word "If" and questions that follow. So, if you will indulge me for a moment or two:
IF we believe in the Great Commission by Jesus to "GO" and make disciples, why do we spend so much time trying to get people to "come to church?" Would it not behoove us to go to where the people are? It is evident the people are not flocking to "come" to church.
IF we say we are willing to do whatever it takes to reach people for Christ, why do we argue over styles of worship, kinds of music, colors of carpet, building usage, times of worship, etc. etc.?
IF we say the church has the answer to the questions of the youth out there, why do so many young people see church as irrelevant, as merely a gathering of old people trying to save their institution?
IF we believe God still is in the business of doing miracles, why do we not believe, act, and pray as if God is in the business of doing miracles?
IF we believe that God is continually at work in our midst, should there not always be a story to tell of His work when we gather together?
IF we say that we know Jesus, why do we not know what His Word has to say about Him?
IF we say we are a people saved by grace, why is it we have trouble explaining grace to others?
IF God so loved the world that He gave His one and only son, that whomever believes in him shall not perish, but have everlasting life, should that not be great news? Should that not transform lives? Then why do so many Christians have such long faces?
IF I have these questions, surely you have questions as well. Share them, will you?
JUST wondering!
