John Piper's Bloodlines documentary

I cannot help but feel the impact of this man's work in everything he writes or says. This documentary especially talking about bigotry and racism is very provoking yet pierces to the heart of the sin that we all I think must deal with. For it is only through the effectual working of the Grace of God in our lives can we even begin to overcome this. Even today racism and bigotry is something I and others I know have faced in ministry, because we wanted to include other ethnic groups in our churches.

Bloodlines Documentary with John Piper from Crossway on Vimeo.

Love of God by George Herbert (1593-1633)

I found this poem in my reading this morning and had to share its wonderful way it depicts the love of God and our reaction to it:

LOVE

Love bade me welcome; yet my soul drew back, Guilty of dust and sin. But quick-eyed Love, observing me grow slack From my first entrance in, Drew nearer to me, sweetly questioning, If I lack'd anything. 'A guest,' I answer'd, 'worthy to be here:' Love said, 'You shall be he.' 'I, the unkind, ungrateful? Ah, my dear, I cannot look on Thee.' Love took my hand, and smiling, did reply, 'Who made the eyes but I?' 'Truth, LORD, but I have marr'd them; let my shame Go where it doth deserve.' 'And know you not,' says Love, 'who bore the blame?' 'My dear, then I will serve.' You must sit down,' says Love, 'and taste my meat.' So I did sit and eat.