XCountry: week FOUR

 

XCountry: week FOUR

Grace & Truth

We can't completely stand on the side of the river with our fingers in our ears stubbornly pretending like nothing is happening and ignore the hot topics being addressed today.  Yet we can't jump in any boat and float down the river with someone, just because that boat looked so comfortable and kind.

We were surprised and grateful when we found that Speaker and Radio Host Dr. Michael L. Brown would be teaching the last three days of our visit at IHOP (International House of Prayer).  Call us crazy, but we enjoy our fingers out of our ears and not just jumping in the "coziest" boat that comes along the river.  We like to hear the discussion, hear from "elders" (people who have gone before us or have done more in depth research then us), and most importantly hear from the Lord.

We were also very impressed by Dr. Michael Brown's raw commitment and proclamation to Biblical Truth, as well as his genuine care and compassion for people.  Sharing how there have been many a time he has listened to someone share their story and be in tears over their struggle.

The Hot Topics that Dr. Michael Brown spoke on:
- Cessationism or Charismania
- Should Christians Be Zionist?
- Debate: Monster God or Monster Man
- Hyper-Grace
- Can You Be Gay and a Christian?
- Mordechai Will Not Bow (challenge to the church)
- Write the Vision Down (challenge to the church)



Dr. Brown was sharing/reminding us how when Jesus came, he came with absolute Grace and absolute Truth.  His Grace does not compromise the fullness  of Truth, and his Truth is still operating out of His perfect Grace.  There is no compromise on the Word of the Lord while there is a heart of Love that should compel us.  We should be compelled to bring people into God's Truth, because when walking in a life of Truth by His Grace it is so freeing!  During his talk on "Can You Be Gay and A Christian?", I liked his quote when sharing about Grace & Truth, he said, "We must have hearts of compassion, yet backbones of steel."

If any of the above topics leap out to you - as they are all hot topics today - I would highly recommend listening to them on the website.  I would especially recommend: "Can You Be Gay and a Christian?" & "Mordecai Will Not Bow"

Listen free here: www.ihopkc.org/resources/asset/2014_09_12_1800_MSG_FCF/auto/true/

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We are so GRATEFUL for each person that made our 8 night stop at Kansas City International House of Prayer possible!  The number we felt to ask for with the Lord, we saw every dollar come in!  Thank you for partnering with us.