How to Change the World

When you have a few minutes, check out this article at Christianity Today. It is a fascinating look at how a pastor to some of the poorest people in the world first had to gain the respect of these people before he could do any profitable ministry.

Though our situation is very different, the lesson Saul (the pastor) learned is the same. Saul says in the interview, "People need to see you're for real--that you really care for them, that you're even ready to put your life on the edge for them." How will people be compelled to trust in Jesus if they don't trust the people who are the deliverers of his message? What steps do you need to take to live this out? If you do, I think you'll be that much closer to changing the world.

"Walk in wisdom toward outsiders, making the best use of the time. Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer each person," (Colossians 4:5-6).