Validation...Kinda

Those of you who read this blog frequently know of my firm belief that relationships are crucial in the presentation of Christ. In other words, we have to truly be living an abundant life in Christ, building relationships with non-Christians, and allow the Holy Spirit to work in the context of those relationships. As a tribe, we desperately need new P.R. Don't believe me? Ask people what they think of Christ. Listen to their response. Then ask them what they think of Christians. Listen again...and note the huge differences and ask yourself why this might be.

Anyway, this quote from The Christian Culture Survival Guide by Matthew Paul Turner, lets me know that others are thinking along my lines...which gives me a small amount of comfort:

"Yet, sadly, we have become a Christian society offering a "fast food" mentality on salvation--get everyone through the line as quickly as possible and hope they order a combo. This isn't evangelism...

If salvation truly is the most important decision that an individual can make, and I firmly believe it is, then Christians need to be wiser about of how we go about telling people about Jesus. The Son of God is the most compelling, attractive and offensive individual to have ever walked on earth and he spent time building relationships with people...

In order to reach people, we need to be authentic lovers of Christ willing to walk through the trenches and meet people in their personal habitat."

Amen.