Today I got my hair cut by someone I'd never met before. For simplicity, I'll compartmentalize our convo:
Differences:
He's from Israel; I'm from America.
He has 2 daughters; I have 2 sons.
He's a hairdresser; I'm a pastor.
He believes the Old Testament is the bible; I believe it's part one of the bible.
He believes the Messiah has yet to come; I believe He already came.
He thinks he's not good enough for Heaven; I think he doesn't have to be.
He suggested I read the Torah; I suggested he read John.
Similiarities:
He believes in God; I believe in God.
He has a purpose; I have a purpose.
He had every sin paid for; I had every sin paid for.
He has Jesus ready to carry his burden; I have Jesus ready to carry my burden.
I've thought about this convo all day--analyzing what I said, didn't say &, sadly, didn't know. But my one hope is that in this unexpected convo, we both walked away thinking a little more...about Jesus.
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It seems like such an intense conversation to have especially during a hair appointment. I've had a similar one with a christian who is also gay and I also sadly knew exactly what to say. The exact words to get my point and ideas across did not exactly come to mind and it is a conversation that I can't seem to let go either.
Hey anonymous, thx 4 takin the time to share that, man. It's comforting 2 know that in such convos, we aren't alone.
Really cool post Heather. Great perspective afterward... I've had a few like this one and always second guess myself... I know that you told this person exactly what the Holy Spirit wanted you to say.
Way to share Christ's love... proud of you.
Brian
Sorry, I sent comment through Blackberry and wouldn't put my name. No reason to be anonymous though....Khristina
Brian, Thx for swinging by, pastor! Ur always such a source of encouragement. BTW, still laughing at ur diss on me, from last wknd. Gotta hand it to you, it was pretty good ;)
there is no one who can walk away from a convo with you and not think a little more about Jesus. you are passionate about sharing Christ's love to the world and it shows in everything you do.
Agree with Ann. That is a great post. A convo that most would avoid at all costs, but I'm sure you faced it head on!! I love learning from you!!
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