Yes! I used to believe that God worked through His church in spite of our frailty and "misfitness". I've come to believe that that the misfitness is His point. We are being trained to love by communing with others that are very different from us and are often difficult to love (as we are often difficult to love!).
I felt honored to be his lost-toy shelter.
Blessed are the meek who know what constitutes authentic honor.
Yes! I used to believe that God worked through His church in spite of our frailty and "misfitness". I've come to believe that that the misfitness is His point. We are being trained to love by communing with others that are very different from us and are often difficult to love (as we are often difficult to love!).
Very convicting words, Deb. Perhaps that training is meant to produce a saltiness, a holy "contagion" everywhere else we go. Thank you!
This is brilliant, and it made me cry. The misfits and the perfectly perfect in the big box —such a timely metaphor for the world we live in.
As for sweet Josiah, love his keen vision. Can’t wait to see where this takes him.❤️
Thank you, Susan--This one is close to my heart!
I love your wisdom, your clear yet gentle exhortations, and you! Thank you, my friend, for writing for us.
Thank you, Ginny. This one hit me in the heart!