“There are different kinds of spiritual gifts,
but the same Spirit is the source of them all.
There are different kinds of service,
but we serve the same Lord.
God works in different ways,
but it is the same God who
does the work in all of us.”
-Corinthians 12: 4-6 NLT

A Time to Think… “The church has become more and more an exclusionary institution,
instead of a great banquet feast to which Jesus constantly invites sinners and outcasts.”
―Richard Rohr, Franciscan Priest, founder of the Center for Action and Contemplation

A Time to Act… Do you welcome the sinners and the outcasts—does your church? Think about Jesus and how he never turned anyone away, despite their sins…and he also does that for you-every single day! Make it a promise to yourself every day that you will see people through the lens of God’s love, it will change your day and theirs, too!

A Time to Pray… O Lord, it is so easy to stay in my own circle of people who think a lot like I do and like the things I like to do, but I know there are many on the outside who are begging for a friend, for a word of encouragement. Open my eyes to see them like you, and give me the strength and willingness to welcome them, love them, and give them dignity and respect. In your powerful name I ask it, AMEN.