The big idea behind Orange is simple: yellow and red combined makes orange. Most families and churches haven't been functioning as God designed them for quite some time. In most cases there is a gap between the two. The "Orange" philosophy says that the church (yellow) and the family (red) must combine efforts (orange) to equip parents to function as the primary spiritual disciplers of their children. For too long now the church has taken on that responsibility. It's time for a shift that believes what happens in the home is as important as what happens in the church.
Reggie Joiner, author of Think Orange, says, "No other entity has more potential to influence the home than the church." We must be a church that dares to think orange, to be a light to our community, and to encourage parents to nurture an everyday faith in the hearts of their children.
Joiner challenges us to think about:
- the influence churches have to be a light,
- the influence parents have to show unconditional love,
- the influence they both make if they combine their efforts.
Throughout the week I'll be blogging my experience at Orange. I'm asking God to stir my "yellow" and "red" and give me a new understanding of what "orange" looks like in view of our church and our community. I'm also asking God for a group of parents at LSCC who are passionate about the pursuit of orange. If that is you, I would love to hear from you.
Blessings to you as you seek to lead your family.
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