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Another Life-Changing Meeting

Wednesday, September 23, 2009 by Brandon Stewart

So, today I had another one of "those days."  The kind that don't come around often, and, when they do, rock your world and your paradigm.  I've come to appreciate these days, and the potential they hold.  

Today, I spent the morning in a staff meeting with Sy Rogers.  Sy is a leading voice around the world on the topic of sexual healing and brokenness.  He has a story of past abuse, abandonment and struggles with sexual sin.  His story is not only an awesome testimony to the redeeming power of God, but also provides a relevant message that pierces to the heart of the issues facing our generation.

"The roots of our humanity go deep in our lives, but God's grace goes deeper."

Today I was again reminded of the fact that we all share a common humanity...a sin nature.  Every single person you have ever met is equally a sinner...and in need of a savior.  As modern issues of sexualtiy have surfaced, the Church, at times, has lost it's voice of love and grace...and has become viewed hostile to people, rather than an advocate for a God who is an advocate for people.  I don't think this happened intentionally...and is not meant to be a broad statement of every Christian or Pastor.  But there is no doubt that, in our generation, the Church is struggling to find it's footing in combating this issue.

At the same time, I see Churches (like ours, and others around the world), who are committed to getting it right in this area.  To find a voice of Grace and Truth to a world that desperately needs both!


As we move forward, we need a daily reminder of the cross and our own humanity as leaders.  We need to walk in the grace of God, and display it to the world.  And we need to listen to the leaders in the Church today who are carrying this message...and follow their lead, so the Church can find it's way to a place of relevance...all for the purpose of bringing broken people back to God.

I say all of this to say....
I hope you are planning to be at Church tonight (if you are in the Seattle/Tacoma area).  Sy is going to bring a message and story that is sure to leave an imprint on your life.  Let me know if I can provide you with details.

Let's keep moving forward Church...our greatest days are ahead of us.  
 

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