Have you ever found yourself, if you’re truly honest, dismissing someone? Maybe because of their reputation, what they’ve done, or the label the world has given them. It’s easy to categorize people as “outsiders” or “misfits.” We see in the gospels that the Pharisees did this all the time, but Jesus… he sat and ate with them, “treating them as old friends.”
In this talk, we are diving into the parable of the lost coin from Luke 15. It’s about a woman searching for a coin of “almost insignificant value.” And yet, to her, it was worth lighting a lamp, sweeping the whole house, and searching every dark corner to find. This isn’t just a story about being lost and found. It’s a powerful challenge for us. Who have we stopped searching for? Who have we allowed to “remain in darkness” because we’ve decided they aren’t worth the effort? This is a beautiful and simple reminder that everyone, no matter their story, is of supreme importance to God — and they are valued, simply because they are valuable.
Episode link: https://grace-community.church/lesson/the-lost-coin
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Have you ever found yourself, if you’re truly honest, dismissing someone? Maybe because of their reputation, what they’ve done, or the label the world has given them. It’s easy to categorize people as “outsiders” or “misfits.” We see in the gospels that the Pharisees did this all the time, but Jesus… he sat and ate with them, “treating them as old friends.”
In this talk, we are diving into the parable of the lost coin from Luke 15. It’s about a woman searching for a coin of “almost insignificant value.” And yet, to her, it was worth lighting a lamp, sweeping the whole house, and searching every dark corner to find. This isn’t just a story about being lost and found. It’s a powerful challenge for us. Who have we stopped searching for? Who have we allowed to “remain in darkness” because we’ve decided they aren’t worth the effort? This is a beautiful and simple reminder that everyone, no matter their story, is of supreme importance to God — and they are valued, simply because they are valuable.
Episode link: https://grace-community.church/lesson/the-lost-coin
Ronnie shares his personal journey and the mission of Drop Inn Ministries, emphasising how the organisation embodies hope, help, and healing in Jesus’ name to a hurting world. He recounts significant “fives” in his life: his first mission trip to Belarus in 1995, starting a church in 2005, and a 10-year lease at Ballyards Castle in 2015 for their ministry’s programs. He also shares his profound re-commitment to faith after a severe motorbike accident at 17, and the deep impact of seeing the “heart of Jesus” in action, particularly through a video about Nufo from Burkina Faso who receives prosthetic legs through their ministry.
Ronnie articulates his current focus on the Great Commission, aiming to empower individuals globally, not just through direct travel, but by supporting those already working in their own communities. He highlights Drop Inn Ministries’ expansion into new nations like Egypt, South Africa, Iraq, and Kyrgyzstan, aspiring to reach every nation on Earth. He also speaks about his and his wife Carolyn’s fostering of unaccompanied minors, exemplified by the enduring connection with Mubarak, a young man who continues to visit them due to the love and dignity he receives. This personal approach, he stresses, demonstrates that extending kindness and love to others, regardless of their background, can profoundly impact lives and spread the message of Jesus.
Episode link: https://grace-community.church/lesson/the-story-of-ronnie-dawson
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Have you ever found yourself, if you’re truly honest, dismissing someone? Maybe because of their reputation, what they’ve done, or the label the world has given them. It’s easy to categorize people as “outsiders” or “misfits.” We see in the gospels that the Pharisees did this all the time, but Jesus… he sat and ate with them, “treating them as old friends.”
In this talk, we are diving into the parable of the lost coin from Luke 15. It’s about a woman searching for a coin of “almost insignificant value.” And yet, to her, it was worth lighting a lamp, sweeping the whole house, and searching every dark corner to find. This isn’t just a story about being lost and found. It’s a powerful challenge for us. Who have we stopped searching for? Who have we allowed to “remain in darkness” because we’ve decided they aren’t worth the effort? This is a beautiful and simple reminder that everyone, no matter their story, is of supreme importance to God — and they are valued, simply because they are valuable.
Episode link: https://grace-community.church/lesson/the-lost-coin
