tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13639235.post4197627677604216508..comments2024-02-15T12:08:49.940-05:00Comments on Sojourner: Churches, Tatoo Parlors, Quick Cash Business, and Taco StandsBrad Williamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00197301845256854051noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13639235.post-83768100629834084702008-12-03T15:57:00.000-05:002008-12-03T15:57:00.000-05:00It's interesting that you raise the issue of the c...It's interesting that you raise the issue of the church making an impact in the community.<BR/><BR/>Matt 5:16<BR/>"Let your light shine before men in such a way that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven. <BR/>NASU<BR/><BR/>Should it be assumed that "men" in this verse are those outside of the church? If it is, how is it possible for them to "glorify" God? Could it be that it is done in the way that you are describing?<BR/><BR/>As we should be seeking to make an impact on our communities with good works, should we expect them to have a similar response to the preaching of the gospel?<BR/><BR/>Just some questions that cropped up as I read your entry.<BR/><BR/>I thought of you when I saw the story on the news last night...<BR/><BR/>Luv ya, man!Thomas Clayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11800964974557108297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13639235.post-29618824084492369452008-12-03T09:51:00.000-05:002008-12-03T09:51:00.000-05:00Irruption,Thanks for dropping by, man!Keith (aka S...Irruption,<BR/>Thanks for dropping by, man!<BR/><BR/>Keith (aka Speeka), <BR/>Dude, you kill me! What a bummer were under moratorium.<BR/><BR/>Justino,<BR/>Aren't you supposed to be in Costa Rica learning Espanol?Brad Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00197301845256854051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13639235.post-13013595085882920752008-12-03T08:41:00.000-05:002008-12-03T08:41:00.000-05:00Brad,Great post. We will be praying for your churc...Brad,<BR/>Great post. We will be praying for your church as it engages the community.The Rayburnshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12349511202481303780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13639235.post-64053227156579053072008-12-03T08:40:00.000-05:002008-12-03T08:40:00.000-05:00Maybe while you tutor students you could give away...Maybe while you tutor students you could give away tacos?Keith Hortonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08069240413865575781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13639235.post-47855747365123375552008-12-02T15:46:00.000-05:002008-12-02T15:46:00.000-05:00Great post, Brad. We need to make sure that, as c...Great post, Brad. We need to make sure that, as churches, we are serving the community and not just sucking up their resources for our own benefit.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13639235.post-61365081105854214112008-12-02T14:04:00.000-05:002008-12-02T14:04:00.000-05:00I am praying that our church would become one such...I am praying that our church would become one such place. I believe that God can and will do this in our midst if we are faithful to the task.<BR/><BR/>I also appreciate your willingness to be honest about what the world is saying about us.<BR/><BR/>Sometimes Christians are slandered for their faithfulness but othertimes they are called out justly for their foolishness--it seems the later is the case here and that is good reason to make plans to cut against the stereotypes!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com