Second-Wave Responders

Harry Smith and Brian Williams of NBC news stated clearly to the nation tonight something that many of us have known for many years--when a crisis occurs, churches and Christian people respond compassionately and courageously. Call them 'second-wave responders' but there is nothing second-rate about the way Believers put their faith quickly into action, assisting the dying, the hurting, the confused. Be it a force 5 tornado, a terrorist bombing, or a fertilizer plant explosion, faithful Christ-followers demonstrate unmistakably that knowing Christ changes everything. These are difficult days, but there is bright hope for any situation because the Body of Christ will be there, caring tangibly and embodying the Lord's prayer--"Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven."

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