Let us all love like Mister Rogers

Why C. S. Lewis wrote Mere Christianity

I believe God wants us to see the problems of our day as our responsibility. Since we are the only salt and light in a decaying, dark world (Matthew 5:13–16), it is our job to take the transforming light of Christ to those who need it most.

Effective ministry can be summarized in seven words: meet felt needs to meet spiritual needs. Help hurting people to show them God’s love in our compassion. See their problems as spiritual opportunities.

And remember that the darker the room, the more powerful the light.

In explaining his desire to defend “mere” Christianity rather than engage in matters of academic dispute, C. S. Lewis stated: “That part of the line where I thought I could serve best was also the part that seemed to be thinnest. And to it I naturally went.”

Where on the “line” will you serve today?