Celebrate culture and Christ

Happy St. Patrick's day . . .☘💚💙☘

 Celebrate culture and Christ. 

We are diverse so that when we bring it all into our worship, we are united and are able to glorify God properly. As I celebrate the Irish heritage and look forward to serving in Puerto Rico, I am reminded how wonderfully God has equipped each of us and how far we have to go in order to embrace it!

 . . . . endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called in one hope of your calling; one Lord, one faith, one baptism; one God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all. (Ephesians 4: 3-6)

So let's take a look at our cultural backgrounds . . . not to ponder how special we are as an individual people, but rather how God has made each culture just a bit different as to appreciate one another and join as one people to glorify Him!

I leave you with a simple Irish prayer  . . . . 

May the road rise up to meet you. May the wind be always at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face; the rains fall soft upon your fields and until we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of His hand.