Mike Edmisten Follower of Jesus. Husband of Nicki. Father of Ryan & Brock. Communicator of the Word.

ACMAs – Room For Our Differences

This is the fourth (and last) post in my reflections on this year's Academy of Country Music Awards.

I was struck by the varying styles that I saw on this year's award show.

Some of it wouldn't surprise you. George Strait was wearing his black cowboy hat and singing in his trademark pure, down-home style. When most people think of country music, they probably think of somebody like him.

But then, there was Miranda Lambert. Her performance involved head-banging, a bass guitarist with a mohawk, and a waterfall. When most people think of country music, they probably do not think of something like that.

But, whether or not everybody liked all the varying styles, it looked like everybody accepted them. The camera panned to George Strait, who was smiling ear-to-ear after Miranda Lambert's rocked-up performance.

When it comes to style…be it style of music, style of dress, etc…there is room for different opinions in the church. In fact, I believe the church does much better with a variety of flavors.

If people can love and accept each other while disagreeing on minor, non-Scriptural issues, that really is love at its best.

I think somebody preached about that this past Sunday. :o)