Why do we work to see the gospel come into every cultural nook and corner of the human species?
That would be because it:
gives strength to the weak and comfort to the sad
straightens the crooked
empowers the poor
restores purity and wholeness to the soiled and damaged
rebuilds broken families
turns substance-abusers into useful members of society
offers hope to the broken
helps people forgive the unforgiveable
provides community to the lonely and care for the sick
drives movements of social justice
lets the shamed find mercy and the pleasure-lovers find meaning
reconciles enemies
welcomes strangers
masters our fears
steers the hot-headed into thoughtfulness, wisdom and peace
underlines the beauty of an ordinary life
takes the sting out of death
opens the way for forgiveness of our sins and peace with God
