Reflection on the Election

If you never again read anything that I write, please read this...

This past Sunday was not a typical day at my church. It was quite possibly the most powerful church service I have ever been in. On November 9th, 2008 the power of God, our loving Father, moved in a special way to restore relationships and to repair cultural division.

Let me set the stage for you by describing how my white pastor set the stage for the next 53 minutes of reflection on the election. He carried two chairs, one at a time, up to the stage to my black worship leader. And together, they shared with our congregation what the election of a black man, whatever his ideology, to the office of President of the United States means to black people, and because of what it means to black people, what it means to everyone who desires unity in Christ.

Thank you for reading this far. I urge, nay, implore you to find 53 minutes, if not now, then sometime soon, to listen to this audio file of that dialogue. If you desire unity among Christians of all races and ethnic backgrounds, please take the time to hear this message.