First, is DEI an Acronym or a Verb? We tend to think that DEI is an outside program to help diversify the nation, providing more equal opportunities to others while being inclusive.
Looking back on last easter and this one, I noticed:
Matthew 25:35
New Matthew Bible
35 For I was hungry and you gave me food. I was thirsty and you gave me a drink. I was homeless, and you lodged me.
This Easter:
35 For I was hungry and you gave me food. I was thirsty and you gave me a drink.
For I have to work today.
But that is not the cruelest part. If I did not do these things, then I would be isolated and alone.
I could do something, like take a walk or visit a store, but with no bus service, I am limited to where I can walk.
Then, like Easter, God makes sure we are doing his work. He knows who the sheep are and puts us in places to ensure that we are housing the homeless and feeding the hungry. For some, it is even a full circle. (Granted, some of the food "insecurity" may be unfounded, such as having "no coffee" because Panera is closed, and having to bring my own coffee.)
Then you have some who you know are goats, they go to church and on the way criticize you for having to do God's work on Sunday. Only to serve them, for they are preaching to the unsaved (me working on Sundays) so that I may be saved. (Repent and know the error of my ways)
Praised the Lord, the promised land is just down the road (May 2). I just need prayer to endure until then, for it is hard. While you're at it, can you pray for those who are homeless and need food and drink? Maybe a blessing for me today?
Do I need to have some official (besides the KINGDOM) policy to say I want more diverse friends, let me serve the homeless so that I can ensure that they have a place to sleep tonight, or the inclusion of inviting even those who criticize me to the table?
It is these actions that MAKE DEI a verb, for we need to take action.
First, is DEI an Acronym or a Verb? We tend to think that DEI is an outside program to help diversify the nation, providing more equal opportunities to others while being inclusive.
Looking back on last easter and this one, I noticed:
Matthew 25:35
New Matthew Bible
35 For I was hungry and you gave me food. I was thirsty and you gave me a drink. I was homeless, and you lodged me.
This Easter:
35 For I was hungry and you gave me food. I was thirsty and you gave me a drink.
For I have to work today.
But that is not the cruelest part. If I did not do these things, then I would be isolated and alone.
I could do something, like take a walk or visit a store, but with no bus service, I am limited to where I can walk.
Then, like Easter, God makes sure we are doing his work. He knows who the sheep are and puts us in places to ensure that we are housing the homeless and feeding the hungry. For some, it is even a full circle. (Granted, some of the food "insecurity" may be unfounded, such as having "no coffee" because Panera is closed, and having to bring my own coffee.)
Then you have some who you know are goats, they go to church and on the way criticize you for having to do God's work on Sunday. Only to serve them, for they are preaching to the unsaved (me working on Sundays) so that I may be saved. (Repent and know the error of my ways)
Praised the Lord, the promised land is just down the road (May 2). I just need prayer to endure until then, for it is hard. While you're at it, can you pray for those who are homeless and need food and drink? Maybe a blessing for me today?
Do I need to have some official (besides the KINGDOM) policy to say I want more diverse friends, let me serve the homeless so that I can ensure that they have a place to sleep tonight, or the inclusion of inviting even those who criticize me to the table?
It is these actions that MAKE DEI a verb, for we need to take action.