Pastor James’ Blog

    A couple of the young men in our community that were recently saved have taken to texting me every morning. The conversations are usually very light and have hardly any significant context but evidently to them it’s important to hear from “pastor” and just chat.  I don’t mind it but had a thought this morning.  I recently gave them a  new Bible from Life House Church and it’s one that is easy to read and it’s for new believers.  This morning the thought hit me to challenge them to read one chapter a day  – starting with John 1. I challenged them and promised that I would read the same chapter each day and when we text we can share what we learned/read/thought about the passage.  One of them has texted back and accepted the challenge.  This may seem a little unconventional – but we are on an unconventional mission field.  I don’t know how this will turn out or work – but i’m willing to give it a shot if it encourages them to get in the Word and grow.  Pray for us – who knows this might work or might be a flop – but I’m gonna try it.  Who knows – we might get a guys group up that reads and shares the Word with each other — hmmm maybe we could be called the “TEXTERS”???  LOL    Pray for me as I seek creative ways to not “get in their space” and scare them off – but get in their space and in their hearts. They are good guys – newly saved – have a good spirit about them and really just need a friend they can share with.  Texting is a non confrontational way to do just that. Pray and let’s see what happens?   CAN I COUNT ON YOU TO PRAY FOR THE “TEXTER GUYS”??????   If so – respond with a simple “I WILL PRAY” or more – so I can know how many prayer warriors we have for us.  THANKS!   Pastor James

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