I love what you said here about our "okayness" coming from a lack of resistance. It feels like betrayal when someone we know and care about sees things differently on an issue we care about. Peacemaking is navigating that with curiosity and patience while still speaking truth as necessary

Great thoughts here Alan. I'm worried too many in the church will interpret this wave of interest as a healthy renewal and not see the need for change that still very much exists. The task as always is preach the gospel, no matter who comes or what their motives are

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