Inspiring Words 2010-03-09Lines and Circles
Dr. Jim McDoniel Last Wednesday evening in the class in the Lecture Hall, we talked about our human tendency to draw lines of exclusion. I told the class that the older I get the more I recognize the need for grace. God describes Himself as compassionate, slow to anger, and abounding in love. John explains plainly, “God is love!” I want that to be my message, even to those who are good at drawing lines of exclusion, separation, and isolation. Edwin Markham’s words from his poem “Outwitted” come to mind. I doubt if Markham was thinking of church issues, but maybe he meant to include all exclusiveness in his famous words. I recommend his words to us all. "He drew a circle that shut me out- |


