Lastnight I finished Vince Antonucci's book, "I Became a Christian and All I got was this Lousy Tee-Shirt." The point of the book is that when we walk into most churches across the county we do not see the same passion that existed in the first century church. Vince talks about walking into church for the very first time after reading the New Testament. He was excited to meet people (Christians) like the ones described in the book of Acts. People who were filled with joy, excited about worshiping God and people who were ready to make an impact in the world around them.
When he walked in his experience was less than what he expected. He walked in disappointed. The church did not have the passion that was described in the book of Acts.
Why? I believe it comes from years and years of chruch histroy where we have difted from what Jesus desired for the church to be. We have become inwardly focused and self-centered. We have forgotten the mission of Jesus, which is the same mission he passed on to his followers. We are to be seeking lost people and connecting them to the one who can save them.
Vince's book shares the excitement that we can find by abiding in Jesus and touching people who need the gift of grace. It is a very inspiring book and is worth picking up.
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