A People of God...

This last week it was unfortunate that I took a bit of a detour from my Gutsy Faith reading because I had the privilege to "hit the road" and be at the Nazarene Black Ministries Conference in Dallas. I had a terrific time and learned to love the broader scope of my Nazarene family in a greater way than ever before. I walked away refreshed by people who are favored and highly blessed and challenged to see myself as such also. The preaching was out of this world as the afro-homiletic always inspires me to evaluate who I am in Christ, who I am in my community, and who I am in the Kingdom of God.

In some unique way this wonderful group of Nazarenes exemplify the gutsy faith ideal. Trusting God in the storms of life, trusting God for his 'yes', trusting God in His silence, trusting God in the struggles of home, community, and socio-economic challenges. Truly I can say I loved every minute of this conference and the people I met, hugged, prayed with and laughed with were a true delight and example of authentic faith and optimism that love, hope, and joy in Christ wins the day and the battle!

Thanks be to God!