Scripture: Romans 1:16
For I am not ashamed of the gospel; it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who has faith, to the Jew first and also to the Greek.
Thought for the Day: George Mason is the Sr. Minister at Wilshire Baptist Church in Dallas. He has been this amazing figure and faithful voice for many years, and he has worked with us Disciples through his work at Brite Divinity School. Recently, The Dallas Morning News had an article by Gordon Keith, entitled: George Mason is my Texan of the Year (December 11, 2014). In the article, there was a single sentence that resinated with me. Keith wrote in regard to Rev. George Mason, “He knows the difference in defending the faith and being defensive about it.” How many Christians have utterly confused the two, and in doing so, driven away those on the fringes who have genuine questions and concerns. We should not be ashamed of our message, but at the same time, we should not be blindly arrogant about our faith. This arrogance only leads to a defensiveness that is neither attractive nor compelling. This coming year, I am going to work on joyfully defending my beliefs without getting defensive.
Prayer: Let me celebrate and share the faith you have given through love, O Lord of Light and Life, yet do not let me forget to be humble and listen and be willing to learn. Amen.
THIS TUESDAY EVENING
MEN’S GATHERING
Cramer Retreat Center
7:00pm
WEDNESAY EVENING
Children’s Christmas Program
6:30pm
In the Forum
