Friday, May 09, 2008
"My Brother"
I went to a community pastors meeting yesterday here in Mount Vernon about a controversy that is brewing in our little town. At one point in the meeting I spoke up and basically shared my opinion on the controversy. Let’s just say I won’t be invited to speak in most of the other pastor’s churches any time here soon. But then another pastor from my denomination spoke up to ask a question and referred to me as his brother. Now I’m not exactly sure where this pastor stands on the issues we discussed, but it has never felt so good to be identified as someone’s brother before in my life. In a room where I wasn’t the most popular person it felt so affirming to have someone call me there brother regardless if they agreed with me on this particular issue or not. Thanks Larry, I won’t forget that.
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I don't know what you were discussing or whether I would agree. But I applaud you for being brave enough to voice your opinion!
Rachal
I too am proud of you for standing up for what you believe. It is hard sometimes to speak up when we may have an unpopular view on a situation, but it is important to say what God wants you to whether it is popular or not. I do not always have that courage.
Hey Kevin,
Forgive me for assuming, but I think I know what issue you were discussing and believe it or not I not sure I have a completely formulated opinion yet. We should have a good talk together sometime soon, besides you actually make my day when you stop by the office. Maybe next week sometime.
Excuse me my brother...
how about an update?
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