Found the following in my files, not sure where it originated from but it is good:
Transformation is a divine, orchestrated process that God customizes according to His plans and purposes for our life.
Transformation is not about copying ministry designs, replicating "boxed" formulas for success, or embracing imbalanced attempts at growth. God is calling us to a "beyond the box" mentality.
Transformation is all about God helping people become "originals" instead of "copycats." The time has come for all of us to discover (or rediscover) the inherent potentials and possibilities that lay dormant within our midst; a time to celebrate our own unique God-given lives, respecting other's differences, and then capitalize on personal strengths and pooled resources.
The Church in the 21st Century must awaken to the reality of its mission, become relevant, and embrace all of its foundational, biblical principles in contemporary form - new wineskins.
Chuck Colson is sounding the alarm: The government—at the highest levels—may be attempting to redefine the very meaning of religious freedom. If what Secretary of State Hilary Clinton said in a recent speech reflects a new direction in government policy, it seems the aim is clear: To kick faith out of the public square, to send Christians into the closet.Please watch the following concerning our National Freedom:
