What does "Friend of Sinners" really mean?  This past sunday at church we talked about "Seeing Others Through God's Eyes".  At one point Pastor Tommy talked about Jesus being called "Friend of Sinners".  That Jesus loved other, specifically those rejected by Jewish society as sinners, so much that the religious leaders insulted him by calling him a friend of sinners.

So why is it that today's Christians isolate themselves from the world?  I understand holding a standard of holiness in our lives, but if we are to be like Christ, shouldn't we be labled as "Friends of Sinners"?  I know I'm probably the first that needs to hear this.  When I stop and think, "who is the last person I've talked to, or spent time with, that doesn't know Christ?"  I'm sad to say I don't really know how long it's been... 3... 4 or more years!!!??!!?!!  I know a lot of what I do at Network 211 and at North Point has an impact on unsaved lives, but what have I done person to person?  When I see someone that is not like me, how do I respond to them? When I have to deal with people who are "Extra Grace Required" individuals, do I look at them as God does? 

This message has really challenged me to stop and look at my life and what I'm doing.  I know I'm doing work to further the cause of Christ, but have I buffered myself from sinners with technology?  I am now looking forward more to being involved with Network 211's newest project 1-2-1 connections, that will allow volunteers to respond to internet inquirers seeking Christ online. My past experience with online response to evangelism challenged me as I answered some tough questions about Christianity to those seeking truth.  If you are interested in being a 1-2-1 volunteer, please read more about it on www.Project10million.com

I've embedded the video of Pastor Tommy's sermon, Senic Overlook - Seeing Others Through God's Eyes...  I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.

Well, I just noticed that I haven't made an entry on my blog in over 4 months... That is probably due to the fact that I have been working like crazy to try to get a revised version of the main ministry website for Network 211 launched. If you haven't been there since the first of August or ever... please take the time to look around the site.  I know you will enjoy the Online Audio/Video section.  I would encourage you to listen to some of the music by Dave Villano, a friend of mine and awesome musician.

Also take some time and look through the Resource Centers.  These centers contain wonderful links to various resources for areas of life and ministry.  The best part is that all the content in the Resource Centers can be loaded into any church or ministry website using Network 211 Source. If you know of a website that could use some good resources, videos, discipleship materials, or a daily devotional, please let their web administrator know about the resources available at www.network211source.com

Well I need to keep working on some new evangelism materials....