The World Race and Walk In Love Clothing

There are few moments that I find myself in where I say, "People need to hear about this".

The moment is here. Twice. If you can give, please lavish on these people however God calls you to!

1) The World Race is a service journey that gives people the opportunity to visit and serve in 11 countries in 11 months. I know people who have returned from this journey broken for serving people. These "Racers" lives are not the same, nor the lives of the people they encounter. A friend of mine, Amiee Wood is one of those racers. She is serving men, women and children of all shapes, sizes and colors. You can read about it here: http://amieewood.theworldrace.org/. She needs support, though. As of March 9th, she needed $1,258 and her deadline is April 1st. If you can, please give! Help her bring the gospel and servant-hood to quite literally, the corners of the earth.

2) Walk in Love clothing is a gospel orientated fashion company in Lancaster, PA. Their name comes from Ephesians 5:1-2: Follow God’s example, therefore, as dearly loved children and WALK IN LOVE, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. I've had merchandise of theirs for less than a month and had multiple people comment on them. What an easy opportunity to bring the gospel to a very religion polluted country in a way that grasps culture exactly where it is? Walk in Love is trying to open a store to do this and needs as of today $21,355 by April 1st. If you can, PLEASE GIVE! These are people who are using their God-given talents and passions to reach people in whatever way will hit them closest to home.

If you can't give, then spread the word! Tell others about these people and their passion!!! It's not everyday that I get emotional about things, but these people truly are seeking out ways to bring the gospel to (in some cases literally) the doorsteps of those who need to hear it!

Discipline

Mitch Anderson. This is a name I have grown accustomed to over the past week and a half. Since nobody here knows who "Mitch Anderson" is, let me clarify.

Elder Anderson. An Elder in the Church of Latter Day Saints (LDS). Sufficed to say, I do not agree with the large majority of what Mormons believe or have to say about a relationship with Jesus Christ. Every ounce within me could never come together to believe that I can vicariously on behalf of my ancestors earn their salvation for them. Or that Baptism is 100% necessary for salvation. Or that there is no Hell. For those who might not read this blog consistently, let me tell you, there is a God who wants to be with you every day for nothing else than the sacrificial heart that accepts the gift of his Eternal Life (See Isaiah 55:1-2, John 3:16, Romans 3, 6, 10)

Nevertheless, Mormons do something that the (ironically enough named) Evangelical church is not doing anywhere close in comparison to. Evangelizing. More over, most if not all God-commanded discipline. I found out earlier today that Mormon services do not include one facet that I would say the large majority if not all Protestant Churches include.

"Worship through giving" (Read: Tithe, Offering, "Donation" as some would call it)

They just know to give. To their church, mail it in, bring it to the administration, what have you. The ironic part, since 1820 have you ever heard of LDS enduring financial hardships? Have you ever heard of Bringham Young University going through monetary troubles like Liberty University, or other Christian Colleges?

I know a church that in an attempt to focus more time in corporate praise, nixed the popular "place the plate" idea and set up two towers at the entrance of the room. The result? Little to nobody gave. Where is our discipline? Where is our joy in giving? James says "For if you listen to the word and don't obey, it is like glancing at your face in a mirror. You see yourself, walk away, and forget what you look like"

Without that dedication and worshipful giving, how can Godly men and women of this world truly care for the people who need it? The "pure and genuine religion" as James says... caring for those in distress. I hope we can all find the discipline within us to give our time, our strength and yes, our money to those who truly need it.