For the minister is called to recognize the sufferings of his time in his own heart and make that recognition the starting point of his service. Whether he tries to enter into a dislocated world, relate to a convulsive generation, or speak to a dying man, his service will not be perceived as authentic unless it comes from a heart wounded by the suffering about which he speaks. The voice of the broken heart speaks with beautiful passion. We must not be discouraged in these modern times of modern man. We must be elated.
Devastation coupled with the fear that follows merely supports the strong, vibrant message of hope.
A heart unmoved has no message. A heart torn carries abundant persuasion. You, my friend, are living in a time of great persuasion. Just in case we change Terry's notes before you get a chance to read them, or if you would like to refer back to them later, we will begin copying them to an archive page in February, 2001. Just click the link and it will take you there.