I say let's be idealists. "Faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not yet see" (Hebrews 11:1).
Shane ClaiborneWith the early Christians you couldn't have God as your father unless you have the church as your mother. This isn't accepting the church as a perfect thing.
Shane ClaiborneEvery 70-year-old needs a young person in their lives to mentor, and every 20-year-old needs a senior.
Shane Claiborne