When You're a Christian...The Whole World Is From Missouri - with Leaders Guide: Living the Life of Faith in a Show Me" World"

James W. Moore says that just as Missouri is the Show Me" state this is a "show me" world where talking a good game is not enough. Essentially the world says to us "If you're a Christian then show me!"Moore contends that we as Christians must show the world that our faith is not only a way of believing but also a way of behaving - that it is not just something we celebrate on Sunday but something we live out in the world every day.In his warm conversational style Moore explores characteristics that must be visible in our daily lives if we are to be effective witnesses in this "show me" world - forgiveness dedication gratitude love compassion a spirit of service perseverance strength faith and vision. Only when these are evident in our lives will the world know that we are Christians. "