Jewish theologian A.J. Heschel once said “words create worlds.” Church innovator Mike Breen says “language creates culture.” Sociologist David Brinkerhoff writes “a common language is often the most obvious outward sign that people share a common culture…languages not only symbolize our culture but also help create a framework in which culture develops.” What this means is words influence us on how we see reality.
So this leads to the introduction of our word for 2019: “exposure.” It was the end of summer, and I was eating lunch with a group of pastors at Taylor’s Café in Roxborough. During that lunch, the word “exposure” crashed into my mind. It was channeled right into my brain.
My challenge is this: 2019 is for the young at heart. And that has nothing to do with age. I’m calling on the saints of Plymouth Meeting E.C. Church to dig in deep with your spirits burning and take holy risks. Dream big. Pray big. Dance to the beat of the King’s marching band. 2019 is the year of the King—He is leading the way!