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I found this story the other day while reading another blog I frequent weekly. It’s about a Baptist
Church in Texas that has a long-standing relationship with the local Hooters restaurant. Their most recent project together was to raise money for the only church left standing on Oak Island after Hurricane Ike.
I found this story incredibly refreshing. I always like to see the church in action, and the description of how God worked in this relationship between a Baptist church and a restaurant known for its scantily clad women reminded me of several stories of Jesus where He shows compassion on people most Christians today would consider unsavory.
So, hats off to the pastors and congregation members at Rice Temple Baptist Church in Houston for loving instead of condemning. This is what sharing Christ-like love with a world in need is all about. You are a shining example to all churches of what we need to be doing more of. As far as churches go, I’d say you’re a 10.