I hope it's okay to quote out of books on a blog! Does anyone know if it's okay to do that as long as you give reference to the book and author? I'm assuming so at this point....therefore, here's a good Reggie McNeal quote from Missional Renaissance:
"The missional church is made up of missionaries, who are playing the big game every day. They live their lives with the idea that they are on a mission trip. On mission trips, people focus on the work of God around them, alert to the Spirit's prompting, usually serving people in very tangible ways, often in ways that involve some sacrifice or even discomfort. Life on mission is more intentional and more integrated. While the concerns of life (family, work, leisure) are pursued, they are part of a larger story being played out for the missionary. This story does not require a round-the-world excursion to discover or to pursue. Mission is not something "out there"; it is the defining quality of how missionary life is lived."
Does this resonate with any of you?
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