After pastoring for 26 years, I have gained an interesting perspective on humanity. I have seen good and bad. I have seen prosperity and poverty. I have seen joy and sorrow. I have seen gracious and selfish. Ask anyone who works in customer service about their experience with people. It is a sour-sweet experience. Humanity is certainly diverse.

One of these diverse things I have witnessed is tragic. There are people who recognize the need for God in their lives and because of that deep need, passionately pursue God. That vibrant relationship pours out into their walk and they honor God with th...