Captivated by Mission

“Show me your faith apart from your works, and I will show you my faith by my works.” James 2:18

When we come face to face with saving grace, we are compelled to respond….to act. Christ’s love inspires us to put his love into action: to be giving and forgiving, to be generous in every sense of that word, to proclaim by word and example the Good News of God in Christ, and to respect the dignity of every human being. When Christ’s mission captivates us, we find we must reach out to care for the poor, sick, the hungry, the friendless, the sorrowful, and the needy, those suffering from any grief or trouble, those who are oppressed by injustice. Mission includes societal transformation – it’s part of making all things new.