Comments on: Longing For A More Colorful Table (Not A Colorblind One)

By: WHY #BLACKLIVESMATTER MAKES YOU UNCOMFORTABLE - Northwest Leader - Brian Dolleman

Fri, 12 Jun 2020 16:52:33 +0000

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And What Do We Have Here? - Northwest Leader - Brian Dolleman — Tue, 25 Oct 2016 18:55:59 +0000

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14 Good & Bad Stains 2014 Left On Me - Northwest Leader - Brian Dolleman — Wed, 31 Dec 2014 20:22:32 +0000

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By: Deanne

Deanne — Fri, 19 Dec 2014 08:10:02 +0000

Louise, that was so beautiful I cried. No words. Just…thank you.

By: Louise

Louise — Fri, 19 Dec 2014 06:57:44 +0000

The church – and by that term I mean all followers of Jesus – is not called to an easy path. We are called to face the difficult with wisdom and grace. To come alongside the vulnerable, wherever we see them. To offer a cup of cold water to the thirsty, and bandages to the wounded. We are called to do so without judgment, only because we have all fallen short in some way or another. When we do these things in the midst of our imperfection, and when we lift up one part of the church that is suffering, we are not denigrating or diminishing any other part of the church. We are all striving to dwell in the same light. That light needs to shine in every corner of the church, equally. My prayer is to continually allow that holy light full access to my soul, no matter if it pains me. I don’t want all of my blessings to be a stumbling block to hearing from God. And often that happens through other human beings. Let us continue the conversation in hopes that the Spirit is whispering through our assembled hearts, wanting to do a beautiful thing. You have my full support.

By: Vanessa Lichty

Vanessa Lichty — Fri, 19 Dec 2014 04:02:50 +0000

How powerful, Brian. Your message gave me a lot of hope. Conversations about race can be uncomfortable, but necessary. The discomfort is because there are problems. As Jon Stewart said, supporting police and believing that all lives matter are not mutually exclusive. Thank you for being a part of the conversation and

By: Why #BlackLivesMatter Makes You Uncomfortable - Northwest Leader - Brian Dolleman

Fri, 19 Dec 2014 02:06:00 +0000

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By: Deanne

Deanne — Thu, 18 Dec 2014 21:16:30 +0000

Loved reading this. Thank you. I felt a little tension in myself when you addressed this. We were sitting next to our good friends (both police officers). This was the first time the Dad had come to church (kids sing brought him there). It was a little hard only because I know what they sacrifice to protect our communities. This feeling I had was a result of how our media has politicized this particular topic. I know my friends put their lives in danger every time they are in uniform. I also realize that we cannot judge an entire group of people by any singular negative action. All lives matter. We are all children of God. What a beautiful thing. Thank you again Pastor Brian. You addressed what is current but at the same time made me reflect on the fact that ALL lives matter…every race, profession, man, woman, child, unborn child, every socioeconomic level….no difference in the eyes of The Lord. On earth as it is in heaven. Much Love and gratitude.

By: Bonnie

Bonnie — Thu, 18 Dec 2014 20:33:07 +0000

Wonderful to read. Thank you. My mom raised us to never look at others as different. We were no better than anyone and neither were they. Jesus loved everyone, EVERYONE the same. We were made by God and He loves us all the same. Thank you