Kristel Acevedo is a wife, mom of two, and native of Nicaragua who is passionate about equipping others to have a thoroughly Biblical perspective on immigration and the refugee crisis.
What we Chat about in This Episode:
~Kristel’s story of being born in Central America and what led her family to the States.
~Myths and stereotypes about immigrants and refugees which we need to dispel
~Treating immigrants as we would want to be treated
~How we can bless immigrants and they can bless us in return
~The impossibility for immigrants to know all the laws of this country
~What it would look like for the church to truly have a thoroughly Christ-like response to immigration and the refugee crisis
~The role the Great Commission plays in all this
~How to apply Biblical teachings to the political issues of the day
~The problem with living from a scarcity mentality
~How a wrong view of refugees and immigrants harms our presentation of the gospel
~How only the Spirit can help us in our mission to love others as we should
~Practicing discernment while still coming from a place of love and compassion
~The importance of humility and having a teachable, quiet spirit in this area
~And more!
Resources Mentioned
Offer for a free audiobook and 30 day trial membership from Audible: www.audibletrial.com/HomeandHearth
Kristel’s episode with Emily Thomas on the Struggle Well Project Podcast
My episodes with Shannan Martin
Grace Walk: What You’ve Always Wanted in the Christian Life by Steve McVey
HD Leader: Building Multiethnic Churches in a Multiethnic World by Derwin L Grey
Inspiring Quotes from Kristel:
“Refugees are image bearers of God, too.”
“There is a mutuality of blessing – we can bless them, and they can bless us. But we don’t realize that if we just shut the door and tell them to go back to their own country.”
“We need to do away with the myth that they are all criminals. Many of them are just desperate to get their children away from warfare in the streets in their home country, just as we would be if we were in their shoes.”
“Compassion is key. Jesus was always compassionate and loving with those around Him. And even when He corrected someone, He did so from a heart of love.”
“God commanded us to go into all the nations to make disciples, but now the nations are coming to us. What an amazing time in history!”
“If we were willing to be open and accept it, we could look around and see a glimpse of heaven in the here and now where there is every nation, tribe, and tongue coming together.”
“Anything that is causing fear in your heart, you need to cut that out and come instead from a place of love.”
Where You Can Find Kristel Online:
Website – Kristel Acevedo
Instagram – @kristelace
Twitter – @KristelAce
Facebook – Kristel Acevedo
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This was awesome! Thank you for having this very important conversation in such a beautiful perspective kinda way!
Aww, thank you for your sweet comment! I’m so glad you enjoyed it!