There's no greater love that I have ever found No one else I know would lay His own life down For someone like me, in my vanity and pride With a selfless love, You’ve restored my life No other name is stronger Oh, the grave could not contain Love so divine it cannot be explained No greater, no greater love Than the love that found me There’s no greater love that could ever calm my rage Oh, there’s nothing else that can wash away my shame Oh, the things I’ve done, the things I can’t believe Oh, but all I know, is that You’ve forgiven me, yeah No other name is stronger Oh, the grave could not contain Love so divine it cannot be explained No greater, no greater love Than the love that found me How marvelous, how wonderful, and my song shall ever be How marvelous, how wonderful is my Savior's love No other name is stronger Oh, the grave could not contain Love so divine it cannot be explained No greater, no greater love Than the love that found me No greater, no greater love Than the love that found me No greater, no greater love Than the love that found me
Cyclo Knitter é um projecto do estudante de design George Barratt-Jones. O objectivo? Tornar a espera de teu comboio no inverno mais agradável, ao fazer uma máquina movida a energia humana que cria cashecóis em 5 minutos. # Cyclo Knitter is a project by design student George Barratt-Jones. The goal? To make waiting for your train in the winter more enjoyable by making a human-powered machine that creates scarfs in 5 minutes.
Não é surpresa que as conversas de fé sejam diferentes dependendo do contexto e do público. Pensa nisto. A maneira que um Cristão discute a fé com um pianista chinês e um operário será diferente. E partilhar com um Imã Muçulmano ou um playboy do cinema? Imagina uma discussão de fé com um jovem do ensino secundário versos uma feminista? Pensa nas vastas diferenças de lutas, preocupações e visões do mundo. Cada conversa deve parecer e soar diferente. Por esta razão, os Cristãos são chamados a adoptar abordagens diferentes para partilhar o Evangelho de Jesus Cristo com pessoas diferentes.
O apóstolo Paulo fala sobre este conceito em 1 Coríntios. Paulo explicou a sua disposição de deixar de lado as suas preferências pessoais e prioridades pessoais para demonstrar interesse pela outra pessoa. Porquê? Para que possa mostrar-lhes Cristo, de uma maneira que entendam e que seja significativo para eles. É o máximo em altruísmo encontrar alguém onde está, com genuíno cuidado e respeito, na esperança de ajudá-lo a conhecer Jesus.
E tu? Estás disposto a encontrar pessoas onde elas estão para partilhar a verdade do Evangelho? Deveríamos estar, porque Jesus faz o mesmo por cada um de nós. Ele encontra-nos no nosso pecado, na nossa vergonha e no nosso desespero e oferece-nos uma nova vida por meio Dele. Lembras-te quem primeiro partilhou Jesus contigo? Então, porque é que não estás a partilhar com outras pessoas? É o maior presente que podes dar-lhes!
~ 1 Coríntios 9:19 e 22b
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It’s no surprise that faith conversations will be different depending on both context and audience. Think about it. The way that a Christian discusses faith with a Chinese concert pianist and a blue-collar worker will be different. What about sharing with a Muslim Imam or a Hollywood playboy? Imagine a faith discussion with a middle school boy verses a feminist? Think about the vast differences in struggles, concerns and world views. Each conversation must look and sound different. For this reason, Christians are called to take different approaches to sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ with different people.
The apostle Paul talks about this concept in 1 Corinthians. Paul explained his willingness to put aside his own personal preferences and personal priorities in order to show interest in another person. Why? So that he might show them Christ, in a way that they understand and that’s meaningful to them. It’s the ultimate in unselfishness to meet someone where they are, with genuine care and respect, in hopes of helping them come to know Jesus.
What about you? Are you willing to meet people where they are in order to share the truth of the Gospel? We should be, because Jesus does the same for each one of us. He meets us in our sin, our shame and our brokenness and offers us a new life through Him. Do you remember who first shared Jesus’ with you? Then why aren’t you sharing it with others? It’s the greatest gift you can give them!
Deep within my heart, I know You’ve won I know You’ve overcome And even in the dark, when I’m undone I still believe it I live by faith, and not by sight Sometimes miracles take time While I wait, I will worship Lord, I’ll worship Your name While I wait, I will trust You Lord, I’ll trust You all the same When I fall apart, You are my strength Help me not forget Seeing every scar, You make me whole You’re my healer I live by faith, and not by sight Sometimes miracles take time [x2] While I wait, I will worship Lord, I’ll worship Your name While I wait, I will trust You Lord, I’ll trust You all the same You’re faithful every day Your promises remain [x4] Though I don’t Understand it I will worship with my pain You are God You are worthy You are with me all the way So while I wait, I will worship Lord, I’ll worship Your name Though I don't have all the answers Still I trust You all the same
