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A response to Jen Hatmaker

Having not been invited to speak in large churches in the first place, I figure that I've had similar experiences so I could readily identify with her indignation. Her blog entry is a beautifully-written description of the importance of Christians having a loving heart towards all people. She expresses deep concern for how some in the American church have turned off genuine seekers by their arrogance and judgmental attitude.

Jesus’ hard words in John 6

Be careful of pretensions of autonomy. Jesus reminds us, “I chose you.” In the conclusion of this powerful message called “It Is the Spirit Who Gives Life” by John Piper of Bethlehem Baptist Church on December 27, 2009, Piper points…