2 great paragraphs...and a photo of my home turf...

     

I have been reading a book I got for Christmas titled "The Explicit Gospel" by Matt Chandler.  Here are a couple great paragraphs toward the end of the book that sums up the content quite well.  This has been a very good read.

    "The issue with an assumed gospel is that it is often too personal and, therefore, becomes private.  People who live under the assumption of the gospel often know how it relates to their life, but nobody else does.  Their kids never see how the gospel affects decisions, arguments, finances, etc.  Their neighbors never hear of the hope within.  Their coworkers are left to wonder about what makes them different.  Those who live under the assumed gospel often find it awkward to bring it up and learn to articulate the implications of Christ's atoning work in their life.

     On the contrary, those who are explicit about the gospel in their relationships have a different effect.  By living out the gospel and speaking about the gospel and working through the gospel (verbally), they are helping to connect the dots for those around them.  Their kids hear how the gospel relates to the family finances or time or relationships or arguments.  Their neighbors hear about the hope within.  Coworkers are privy to the reality that this person is not simply a moral guy or girl, but one who is forgiven and transformed by the death and resurrection of Christ."

     Let our mustard seed size faith be ever growing in the world that God has placed us.

Adam