Race Relations

I was invited to attend the Race Relations Forum here in Tyler. this is a group that gets together on a regular basis to talk about racial issues. I went to my first meeting on Monday. I really would like to see our church not be so white. I hate the fact that Sunday morning is the most segregated hour. I hate that churches are called or referred to as white or black or Hispanic churches.

At this meeting were not just different races but of other religions. There was a Muslim and several people from the Bahia Faith. I struggle with this. I know that Jesus ate with tax collectors and sinners. What about people who are enemies of the cross?

I have really struggled and wrestled with the idea of associating with people from cults. Am I to be salt and light here? Or do I avoid this? I am totally open to racial dialogue and a better understanding between races. I want to see more mixing of races in church. The old stereotypes of avoiding each other on Sunday needs to stop. I know in time it will.

But what about my spending time with members of cults that I have taught against? I am not sure what to think about this. I am open to ideas. If I don't go to these meetings and represent Jesus, who will? Or am I casting pearls before the swine and giving what is holy to the dogs?

Open to ideas......

Fun in the woods

Sam and I went on a cub scout camp out. We fished, bird watched, hiked, cooked out, and had a great time together. We stayed in our new tent. It has been a long time since I did that. My back reminded me that it has been a long time.

All was good until the flood started at 7 am. I slept through the entire group that was with us packing up and bugging out. Some of them set up tents in low areas and got wet. I was supposed to preach a chapel service, but that did not happen.

Do something fun with your kid. Get out in to the woods and let them experience what life really is like.

Book Mooch

My friend Mike has turned me on to Book Mooch. I have signed up and have cleaned out a lot of old books and junk books that have crowded my shelves. This is really a cool idea. I have gotten rid of 13 books so far and have 6 on there way to me. LOVE IT!!!