Some thoughts to help us move from a traditional mindset of "offering assistance" to a mindset of "hospitality" when we engage with cultures that are not our own.
Do You See Me as a Child of the King? by Paul Strahan
Do you see me as a child of The King? Or am I less because of the colour of my skin? I do things different, that doesn’t make them wrong. When we get to Heaven we will both sing the same song. You think the way you do things is right. Is my way wrong … Continue reading Do You See Me as a Child of the King? by Paul Strahan
When the body is wounded – Part One
1 Corinthians 12:26, “If one part of the body suffers, then all the other parts suffer with it. Or if one part is honored, then all the other parts share its honor.” Trauma for some is a loaded, powerful word. I’ve heard some horrible stories of other peoples traumas. Many times I have wept. I’ve … Continue reading When the body is wounded – Part One
They were all sat at the table – By Paul Strahan
Paul wrote this poem, after reading a Facebook post by a Bible teacher that he listens to a lot… They were all sat at the table,Eating and drinking with friends,The thieves, the drunks, the addictsAll sinners in the the end.They all spoke loud and proud,All wanting to be heard,One who was different joined us,His presence … Continue reading They were all sat at the table – By Paul Strahan
Maybe God doesn’t send anymore?
A thought flashed in my mind - “maybe God doesn’t send anymore! Is that where the problem lies?” Paul and I had been chatting about an increasing generational gap in people going into missions. Where are the ones God is sending particularly to the indigenous communities in Australia. And more specifically for the long haul? … Continue reading Maybe God doesn’t send anymore?
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