Anyway, you are absolutely right on with this post. Those who are not believers in Jesus get total “Grace” while believers have signed up for the program so they get (loving) “Discipline” for chronic disobedience.

The thing I have trouble with and that I think we all should be struggling with, from time to time, is the Truth/Love thing. We are not loving someone if we never tell them the truth. Jesus intensely loved the woman at the well and told her the truth (at the same time), while someone like me might be afraid of hurting her feelings or something.

Obviously, it takes time and trust to build relationships, but at some point, we need to be thinking about laying out a little “truth”. Maybe sharing our own personal story is the best way to do it?

Just some thoughts…

Hi Carl or anyone who can help.

Do you have time to help?

Long time ago my family lived on the island of Cyprus with Life Agape (part of CCC).

The question below comes from Professor Dan. A friend that I have been sharing the gospel with for several years. He is a liberal professor from liberal college and went to very liberal church. His conclusion is there is no God because If god is Love then why so much war and pain. I have and I am still addressing those points. Keeping to the main point “who is Jesus and what are you Dan doing about your sins”

I am positive because he is still asking questions.

I sent him your latest email about the film. (Mideast has been a topic)

Here is his question. Can you give me some leads or links where I could address his question? Why did God give the Jews and the Muslims the same real estate?

From Pros Dan
We enjoyed seeing you and Judy again. I will probably not purchase the video you mentioned, Sue and I have felt for many years that our government has been
much too one-sided in favor of Israel. I agree it’s mostly a religious issue? Why did God give the Jews and the Muslims the same real estate?

Don

If I have the right person, would you be willing to contact me at the email I’ve used for this post? Nothing bad — I’d just like to communicate with you.

My basic thought is that many of those people see us as the enemy. And maybe we are. But if we are going to be the enemy – may it be because we love them – greet them -respect them – and engage with them!

Isn’t that what it means to be a Christian? To be a person who radically loves those who are last, least, and lost.

johnb

I love this statement!!

I sooo want my heart to be in line with the first part of that statement, but am convicted that far too often I think I stand on the bridge. Thanks for this post! It convicts me and makes me turn to the real Jesus for some real change!