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"10...9...8...7...6...5...4...3...2...1 Glow!" or something to that effect is yelled by the Balloon Glow faithful and then in unison the pilots blast their burners. The sound is as impressive as the view.
In between countdowns individual pilots will release their burners to keep their balloons filled with hot air. The view and the sound are not as impressive as when the pilots work in unison.
"See how good and pleasant it is when brothers and sisters live together in harmony!" Psalm 133:1 God's Word to the Nations
To often the Christian community resembles the individual firing of a balloon's burner, each of us drawing attention to ourselves but not accomplishing much. It's easier to work this way; less "muddy," but it is not the best way.
The oohs and aahs occur when the balloons fire together. The same is true of Christ's body. Christians make a difference when they're firing together. Christian congregations impact their communities when they live in unison with each other.
Imagine what will happen when the world sees us glow in unison with Christ's love.
In between countdowns individual pilots will release their burners to keep their balloons filled with hot air. The view and the sound are not as impressive as when the pilots work in unison.
"See how good and pleasant it is when brothers and sisters live together in harmony!" Psalm 133:1 God's Word to the Nations
To often the Christian community resembles the individual firing of a balloon's burner, each of us drawing attention to ourselves but not accomplishing much. It's easier to work this way; less "muddy," but it is not the best way.
The oohs and aahs occur when the balloons fire together. The same is true of Christ's body. Christians make a difference when they're firing together. Christian congregations impact their communities when they live in unison with each other.
Imagine what will happen when the world sees us glow in unison with Christ's love.
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