"Even if we stand at the very summit of virtue, it is by mercy that we shall be saved." –John Chrysostom
The venerable fourth century pastor John Chrysostom faced a predicament. A group of widows had become some of the most prominent leaders in the church at Antioch, and their influence was increasing. Though he described them as "cherished," they had also grown increasingly vocal which apparently had created some conflict. In a surprising show of … Continue reading A Time to Listen
There are those few moments in the life of a church that will be remembered for many years after. I have to believe this was one of those moments. No one could communicate the way God has blessed our international and refugee ministry at South Tulsa in the last 18 months better than these three … Continue reading When Refugees/Immigrants Become Church Family
A few months ago, I wrote a short piece about our growing international and refugee ministry at South Tulsa, and shared briefly some of the "adventures" we have faced as along the way. Click on either link below to read more of our story . . . https://www.worldrelief.org/blog/love-hopes-all-things http://evangelicalimmigrationtable.com/category/blog/ I have learned much in … Continue reading Love and Hope for Immigrants and Refugees
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