July 19, 2007

• Tammy Faye...

  Tonight I had the opportunity to watch an interview of Tammy Faye Messner, the lady who was married to televangelist Jim Bakker, and wears all the eye makeup. Larry King was interviewing her. the reason I bring this up is because of some of the things that she talked about. For one, she is dying from cancer, and only weighs 65 pounds. She was asked how she was able to stay so positive, and she said that her strength and joy came from knowing the Lord. Something that she brought up that really got my attention was that she had a real love and concern for the gay community. In fact, her son Jay, himself a pastor in NYC, said that back in the early eighties she had interviewed a leader from a gay church on her PTL show. He said that even though she didn't agree with everything they stood for, she did it because she wanted to extend Christian love to that community, and let them know that God cares about them, and wants them to know the truth.

  So I don't know, it just seemed to me like Tammy really had a clue, when it came to reaching out to the LGBT crowd. She knew that by showing real and compassionate love to them they would never forget that, and it was said tonight that many within that community still holds her in high regard.

  Such a simple concept, yet so profound. Be willing to reach out and love these people, and let God begin the change within. If only more Christians could realize that. If only we can grasp that, and be willing to, as fellow strugglers, who certaintly know a thing or two about what they are going through, reach out, and show them the love of Jesus.

  It was nice to see that despite all the scandal and controversy that surrounded the Bakkers, God was and is still able to use them for His purposes. I guess that perhaps the reason I really wanted to watch the interview is because my teacher, and mother of my pastor, Miss Joyce, is a personal friend of Tammy, and knew the whole Bakker family. I guess it goes to show that the world isn't so big after all!!!

  In closing, please remember that I love you all so very much, and regardless of where we are, or how you may feel about me, my love will still be there, because I want to model my life and love after God's Perfect Love.

  Your Friend,
  -Richard.

  ~~~~~A New Quote~~~~

  'When it comes to living for Jesus, it's all or nothing..."
  

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