Today I was struck by the compassion of people, know matter what faith tradition they hail from. From the UCC, to the DOC, to the RC, to the UU, to the MCC..to the UMC...the heart of the people is here is ONE. Many traditions, worshiping different ways, the knowledge of the Savior found and expressed in a plethora of ways....ONE CHURCH. I wish that the ELCA was an affiliate here, but alas, they are close at hand up on the hill at PLTS.
While I am it...all of these initials...ARHG! Slowly getting the hang of their identifications, but it almost seems like the identity lies in the letters. the SFTS, the CDSP, the PSR, the FSPT...not alot of mention of the JC yet. I am feeling a little in the minority. Most students are UCC (United Church of Christ)...They have a great idea of God and the ministry of Justice and Compassion. They truly live out the calling of Jesus, but hardly ever say His name. I am driven to find a place where I can get my "Jesus on" and find it soon.
One thing that I simply love about California. You do not have to dodge traffic while walking. The minute you step into the street they STOP. I know, it is a law in the state, but I am so taken a'back by the immediacy of their response. Much like the immediacy that I think God is calling us all into when it comes to meeting needs. That gap that Erwin McManus talks about, from the time we see a need to actually taking action, has become ever so apparent to me. So the next time you see someone "step into the street"...reach out to meet their need. God has not made it a law, but I can't help but think that His heart smiles when he see us in action.
Did I tell you all that the bathrooms and the showers are COED!!!! Not quite used to that yet...everybody else seems to be.....
Greg..you are such an inspiration to so many lives you touch. Thank you! There IS something about the name of Jesus as the Gaithers wrote. Remember the promise that at the name of Jesus every knee shall bow and every tongue confess the He is Lord. Speak his name through out your day....he himself will give you that "Jesus Fix"
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