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b'Ross Lester, a pastor in South Africa, said recently, "I find suburban spaces...hugely homogenous." Hugely homogeneous. This is three things: (a) the name for my next band, (b) true, and (c) a problem. And I say that last part with great care and respect. \\n\\nI have not always thought this way. While I do long for the multi-ethic community displayed in Revelation 7 to be reflected in our own church, it has not seemed important enough to tackle, let alone call a "problem." But we\'re living in a time where we cannot ignore this issue as a gospel community under Christ. And we can be thankful for that. \\n\\nWhat has become clear is that to become this Revelation 7 people will take work. It will take growing in knowledge, uprooting sin in our hearts, reconciling with those who do not look and act like us, and fighting with passion to live out the gospel, no matter the cost. This is a tremendous call and so we must pray. Please pray for humility, kindness and a heart for justice this Sunday.'