184: Celebrating a "Brown Baby Jesus" Part 2 with Dorena Williamson

Dorena Williamson is a pastor’s wife, mom, Ever Eve stylist, and author of several childrens’ books, including the newest one, Brown Baby Jesus. She comes on the show today to help us better understand the historical and cultural context of the Christmas story - and why that context is so important. This is the second part of a two-part conversation I had with Dorena that I believe equips us all well to be the hands and feet of Christ. What We Chat about in Today’s Episode: ~Why it’s so important to understand that Jesus came to save a diverse world; the impact this has on the gospel, how we present it, and how we view others ~Our call to be heralds of God’s good news for the prostitutes, tax collectors, and sinners ~Jesus as a friend of sinners ~The importance of representation, and why it is important; addressing the question of whether or not this is divisive ~Representation as a way we can follow in Paul’s footsteps of looking to the interests of others ~Heaven as an eternal beautiful picture of God’s creativity in designing every nation, tribe, and tongue ~Seeing our cultural differences as a God-given gift ~The importance of having the Lord search our hearts and see if there be any wicked way in us ~Honoring ethnic differences as Jesus Himself did and does ~Valuing the whole person ~And more! For full show notes, head to www.hargraveshomeandhearth.com/podcast