The Lord woke me up this morning at 04.00 am and I know that when He does this, it's for a purpose.
Well, my dear brethren, I pray that the spirit of annoyance and exclusivity may be lifted in Jesus'name.

There are a few things that I have noticed, since joining HoP, but first I'd like to say that HoP is valuable, has a high quality and is worthy of sound teachings and contributions.
I have visited many Christian websites in the past years and seen that they are often used as feeding grounds for those who wish to spread their very own gospel. Freeloaders use them to draw people to their own websites etc.
If you want to do that, that's fine, but please adapt to the spirit of the one you're visiting or part of.
The Bible says: "Ye shall know them by their fruits".
I was very blessed with Cesar's post about the footwashing mentality and would like to add a few things to encourage Kingdom mentality.

You see, the Ivy League slash frat club slash country club mentality, where birds of a feather flock together, excluding all those who don't speak the same lingo, wear wrong clothes, do not have the proper background, is a thing of this world and it works for those who are in it 100%.
You're free to have your own club, but please, don't call it Christian.
I know that deep down, each one of us really only loves what we know, whom we know and don't want to come in contact with 'nasties', because 'good, gracious, me' they might cramp our style, but hey! This is the Kingdom, remember?
This is where Christ expects us to lay down our lives, to crucify the flesh, to deny ourselves (only then can you pick up the cross and follow Him). It starts with denying yourself.

I invite you to walk in the God kind of love.
Let us be meek, let's be longsuffering and slow to anger. In practical terms, let's be aware of the fact that the internet is sometimes the only point of contact for many lonely people out there. And yes, they don't excell in social graces, they don't master the English language properly, and many times don't fit in. The truth is, many people don't fit in most places. Due to travelling and living in the world as a global village, more relationships are formed, multi-cultural environments are created, many relationships are broken too... Even in 'good old boys' circles.

Let Tim be the one to 'rebuke a neighbour in earnest' if the posts don't (co)relate. And fall not in the 'skandalon' (bait/trap) the devil has prepared for you.

May you all be blessed and be part of His Kingdom.
Righteousness
Peace and
Joy in the Holy Ghost.
That's the Kingdom of God.

EternalEncouragement