I HEARD these song lyrics the other day - they gave me feeling a sense of urgency to reach out to people through evangelism.

I want to see churches in this country become more visible to the eye of the public: not church buildings, but church! The people! A people who care.

There are many people that are afraid to come to church, with the fear of being judged, being made not welcome or unable to fit in. We should reach out and meet them where they're at. There's a place for them in God's people.

Too many cosy Christians sit in central heated homes or churches, talking the talk, but missing the need on the other side of the front door.

There's no end of excuses: "I'm tired, had a busy week at work"; "I've got a cold"; "Don't feel very Christian right now"...

Every time my church gets out on the streets to share Jesus I have excuses in my mind. I often have to challenge myself (if no one else will). I ask myself, "Can God use me even though I'm tired? Even in the cold, or with a cold? Am I disciple of Jesus? Yes!"

So get out there! Do it! No excuses.

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