Jacqueline Novogratz, the author of The Blue Sweater, moved me with her stories, challenged me with her thoughts and actions and she gave me tools to think and act differently - not just about global poverty but about other areas of my life as well.
I really encourage you to read Jacqueline's story. She easily tells you about her beginnings in Virginia and what led her to travel to Africa, Pakistan and India. As her journey takes her all around the world, her learnings can benefit us all ...
- knowledge isn't enough but that listening to the people you are serving makes the key difference in yours and their success.
- "people usually tell you the truth if you listen hard enough. If you don't, you'll hear what they think you want to hear."
- "there is no currency like trust and no catalyst like hope."
- "generosity is far easier than justice..."
As artists we need to keep expanding our understanding of our world, so we can create and respond in a way that honors God and His people. We need to help our fellowship understand that their community and responsibility go beyond the walls of their church building.
What are you doing to help your congregation grow in their understanding & responsibility? What music are your using in worship? What words are you reading?