Some good thoughts

I read this two part blog (part 1 and part 2) today, and I think that it is worth sharing. I pray that my church will reach out to the community that it is in, but I also realize that it will take some time. I think that this blog provides helpful hints for friendships as well as churches though, and change can start in individuals by taking these things into account. My piece of advice? Be intentional about creating diverse friendships without trying to become the culture you are trying to connect with (although it will rub off on you a little which is OK). I think that most people have a problem connecting with other cultures because of a lack of humility in dealing with other cultures, and this author makes that point very clear.