Monday, May 9, 2011

practice what you preach

I think our actions can tell a story about who we are...what we believe...what is important to us...and what we feel should be of importance and priority. You know the expression and it is true...talk is cheap,actions speak louder than words. Here are a few excerpts from blog posts Jeff has written. You have heard many of them in his sermons and in conversations you may have had with him, as well.

Methodists historically are mission minded. "No one is saved by good works, but no one will be saved without them" - John Wesley. The Christian life is to be lived, not talked about. We are here to give ourselves away in the name of Jesus.

Missions isn't something that we do. It should be something that we are.

We don't live our lives and then take a break to be in mission. If you are a Christian, all of your life is a mission. It's not that we are being good when we act in mission. All of our life is to be a mission

It is important for all of us to be connected to something in missions. If we aren't connected in missions in some way, it is just too easy to start thinking that the world is really revolving around me. To be in mission is to see the needs of others. It helps us keep our lives in perspective. It allows us to become the hands and feet of Christ. If you have a free morning or evening sometime, pick one of our missions and go see what they are doing. You will be glad that you did.


This post isn't just about Jeff or WCC it is about all of us who believe...

Jeff is off this week to Jamaica with other missionaries. Please keep them in your prayers.

Peace,
Lion's Den Man

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