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BETTY'S BLOG

BETTY ALVAREZ HAM,
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PRESIDENT OF CITY IMPACT

“So now I am giving you a new commandment:  Love each other.  Just as I have loved you, you should love each other.” John 13:34

6/15/2022

 
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Dear Friends,

This letter may be a bit controversial but, hang in there with me.  June 1st began the first day of Pride Month and I can honestly tell you I have been conflicted about this issue for a few years.  How am I to respond as a believer, as a minister or as a child of God?  This morning Chelsea sent me this painting and it turned my heart upside down.

The author Frances Schaeffer said in his book “How Should We Then Live” – “If we do not show love to one another, the world has a right to question whether Christianity is true.”  It brings me back to my question:  How am I to respond?  Just as God directed me over 40 years ago, “Betty, love my kids.” Friends, this is not a suggestion – it is a mandate.

This mandate is not only for me, but for all who call themselves believers or Christians or followers of Christ.  This painting is a reminder that Jesus died on the cross for every one of us, regardless of one’s religious or political beliefs and regardless of our sins.  He says I love all my kids and I want you to love them too! “So now I am giving you a new commandment:  Love each other.  Just as I have loved you, you should love each other.” John 13:34

Thank you for empowering City Impact to love children, youth and families on Jesus’ behalf.

Because of Him,
Betty Alvarez Ham
President

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