Marks of Authenticity
Theme of the Week: Hold Back or Open Up?
Sunday, June 8, 2008
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Who Said It … Jamie Bohnett
Jamie Bohnett directs the Redmond, Washington-based Fathering Forum (and its sponsoring foundation established by his own father). Earlier, he partnered in a family restaurant, managed a meat market, developed community relations for a Bible college, and served in a Christian discipleship organization. Jamie and his wife Cindy are big on short-term mission trips. And he's into weight training, biking, and kayaking. What He Said … Marks of Authenticity
"My father collected pistols," said Bob, a small-business owner. "I inherited from him a rare 1848 pistol. Since there are less than 50 of them in the world, it's worth thousands of dollars. How can you tell it's authentic?" he asks, and answers, "By the gun's imperfections: its scratches and nicks."
Bob led the launch of a men's ministry in his church based on simple authenticity. "Men are either going to be performance-based or trust-based," he insists. "Once we realize that we're loved by the Father, and that nothing we've ever done or will do can cause him to love us less, we're set free to be real with each other."
Bob leads by example, creating an atmosphere in which men can safely take down walls of attempted self-sufficiency. Openly sharing burdens, weaknesses, and struggles with sin fuels prayer focused on real spiritual battles.
What happens when men stop trying to cover up those scratches and nicks? Authentic, joyful Christian fellowship!
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