Christian Exceptionalism

"American Exceptionalism" ...I heard this term yesterday as I was listening to Rush. (I know you find that hard to believe!) Exceptionalism is the perception that a country, society, institution, movement, or time period is "exceptional" in some way. ...so I began to think...what if we...as the followers of Jesus, were to practice... "Christian Exceptionalism" Joyce Meyer once said, "Excellent people exceed expectations."  If people were to describe your walk with Christ, would excellence come to mind or simply mediocrity? Colossians 3:17 says, "Whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus . . . " and later Paul writes, "Whatever you do, work at It with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men, since you know you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward" (Colossians 3:23-24). Excellence does not necessarily mean the absence of mistakes, but it does mean the presence of faith and determination. To be excellent at whatever God has called you to do, you must first ask for His strength... And...this leads us to our Bible Study tonight - "Strength" - Zachariah 12:5 ... "Great STRENGTH comes from God.!" As you know I am just sayin'.  See You Tonight - Bring your Bible of choice. - Kelly