ACTIVE FAITH
Christians serve the living, active God. It stands to reason, then, that the Christian is to practice an active faith. We do this in many ways. The Bible is filled with instructions and encouragement to be involved in witness, stewardship, compassion, and other activities that reflect the love of God.
One area of practicing an active faith is in the cultural and political arena. I recently attended a seminar hosted by the Indiana Family Institute and received various resources designed to help us make informed decisions at the polls and in correspondence with our elected officials. Much of these resources are available online, and I encourage you to take advantage of the research done by these organizations in order to stay abreast of current issues, to become better aware of the facts surrounding each issue, and to be encouraged by the testimonies of Christian brothers and sisters who are making positive impacts in our cultural arena. Websites include: Indiana Family Institute - www.hoosierfamily.org; Family Research Council – www.frc.org; Vote Your Values – www.ivotevalues.org; Citizen Link - www.citizenlink.org.
Dr. James Dobson has said, “It is a moral outrage that more Christians do not take their voting responsibilities seriously. If they did, this would be a very different nation, and a better one.”
Stay informed; stay involved; make a difference.
In Christ,
Pastor Chuck
