Building Bridges.....

There is an Italian proverb saying: "Meglio sola che male accompagnata", "better to be alone than in a bad Company" That might be true In churches we very often say to each other, sometimes even from the pulpit that "come as you are, come with your burdens, you are safe here, no one is perfect, you are loved, it's a tough world out there" etc. Talking is one thing but how about actions.... Its hard having a though time "out there" and to feel lonely "out there" but its even harder to feel lonely in the Church. Start living your preaching.

Over 250 years ago the Swedish king at that time signed a new law for freedom of speech and freedom of press. The first time in history and the first country in the World. We still can enjoy this great freedom in Sweden together with the freedom to practise any religion. It is true we have all this freedoms in our constitution but when it comes to media and society it has tighten up. Today you might, mark I say might get sacked from work, beaten on the streets, laughed at,or ostracised for taking a stand for Jesus, for being pro Life, question gay marriage, support the newly elected president in USA, are pro Israel etc. It is like an invisible force that swipes all over the country. but as Jesus himself declared: You will be hated by everyone because of me, but the one who stands firm to the end will be saved. (matt 10:22) Look, I am sending you out like sheep among wolves; therefore be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves. But beware of men; for they will hand you...