06/26/2026
A Mission of Grace: A Calling to the Forgotten
The New Testament was penned in an era nearly two millennia removed from our own—a world vastly different in texture and trial. Yet, the human heart remains the same, often wandering in shadows where light struggles to pe*****te. Today, we witness behaviors and hardships that have become normalized, yet cry out for the healing touch of Divine love.
The mandate placed upon my heart is to build a bridge—a way for those who have walked the paths of modern paganism and secularism to find their footing as new gentiles in the grace of God. I understand that this vision may appear at odds with traditional Christian models, and that is acceptable. It is not my place to tear down the homes others have built in their faith; rather, my mission is to go out to the "forgotten," the outcasts, and those who have lost all faith in anything at all. They need a path forward that resonates with the reality of their lives.
The Path and the Candle
The traditions of two millennia ago act as a candle, illuminating the path we walk. However, a path is not a static object; it winds and shifts as the journey progresses. We find ourselves walking a treacherous stretch today—a path where, if we are not careful, the image of God risks being distorted until He is seen only as a vengeful entity, or worse, a justification for human malice.
But we must remember: God does not require a sacrifice of blood. As Hebrews 10:12 reminds us, "But when this priest had offered for all time one sacrifice for sins, he sat down at the right hand of God." Christ was, and remains, the final Lamb.
From Division to Compassion
We are currently witnessing a tragic polarization. On one hand, there is a faction convinced that God demands they attack the "wicked." On the other, a faithless group that adopts a posture of superiority, dismissing the divine entirely. Both stances are cages of the spirit.
True transformation is not a collective mandate; it is an individual revolution of the heart. As the Apostle Paul wrote in Romans 12:2: "Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind." We are called to step out of our certainty and into the radical empathy of Christ—to walk a mile in another’s shoes.
The Ministry of Reconciliation
If you feel hatred or disgust toward someone deemed a "sinner," you must pause and examine that root. It is an obstacle, a heavy stone preventing you from pouring out the unconditional love and grace that God has entrusted to you. We are called to be healers, to make the unwhole whole through the power of love.
• Love as Action: An act of kindness toward those we are inclined to despise is a powerful testimony. As Jesus taught in Luke 6:27-28: "But to you who are listening I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you."
• Release Judgment: Do not judge another’s worthiness. Everyone is on their own journey, playing a part in a tapestry only God fully understands. Romans 14:4 asks, "Who are you to judge someone else’s servant? To their own master, servants stand or fall."
• Embrace the Season: Everything has its time and place in the Kingdom. Ecclesiastes 3:1 reminds us, "There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens."
Let us honor our Creator by becoming vessels of compassion, understanding, and radical love. Let us be the ones who open the gates, not to call the righteous, but to welcome the forgotten home.
With all my love,
Pastor Tom