The fashionable pastor, who recently turned 30, shared her thoughts on how we don’t have to physically be in the physical four walls of a church to affirm our Christianity. Rather, we as Christians ARE THE CHURCH.

See her post below:

I remember thinking that loving God had only one look. I remember feeling like my name may never make it in that book. Then one day I realized that I had forced the power of God’s love and acceptance to be synonymous with an experience we call church people and that’s where I messed it all up.
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The truth is that when we come into the building we call church it’s not because the people are perfect or because we’re perfectly understood. It is the place where you should feel and be filled with the presence of God. So I’m not looked for perfection, I’m searching for the presence. The presence will challenge you to love, convict you to change destructive patterns and thoughts. It will entice you to forgive the unforgivable and move forward with hope. It should transform you by renewing your your mind. When that occurs you will leave those four walls behind, but you will be a living breathing church.
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There’s a difference between attending church and being a church. Some people may never walk into the building that we call church, but when they shake your hand, see your smile, hear your love and compassion they should have an encounter that is so different they become curious about your light.
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In a world full of gloom and doom I hope you choose to become a light and that you shine so bright that men feel the goodness in your heart and become curious about the source. That’s when you’ll become the church… _
May you find a place that fills you to the overflow so that you can become the change this world so desperately needs.
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Tag someone who has helped protect your light and tell them thank you for pushing back darkness so that you can shine.

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We totally agree! What do you think of Sarah’s views?

The 29-year-old daughter of popular pastor T.D. Jakes, who is also a wife and mom, recently caused quite a stir on Instagram when she posted the photo below.

She captioned the photo as follows:

Yeah, I know…. It’s different. It’s unexpected. It’s something that you would never expect and that’s the whole point. When’s the last time you did something for the first time? When is the last time you broke out of your comfort zone and dared to charter into the realm of the unknown?  When’s the last time you stretched your faith by forcing yourself to face your fears?  For reasons I have yet to fully understand I decided to stretch my potential this year. Podcasting, online store, conference, 2 campuses, 1 amazing husband, 6 kids, 15 speaking dates, and there’s still more I have in my heart to do. Things I’ve never done before…Things I am severely unqualified for, but I’d rather walk on water than stay in the boat. Do something that forces you to dig deep within and uncover another dimension of who you are.

After she posted the photo, lots of her followers criticized her choice of clothing, calling it “wordly” and “ungodly.” Apparently, she also got lots of DMs from people who disapproved of her clothing choice.

She subsequently addressed the criticism, stating that the whole point of posting the photo was to do something people would deem as “unexpected” coming from someone like her, as she was trying to drive home a point – to challenge people to do the unexpected and get out of their comfort zones, as illustrated in the photo caption. She also stated that she has always had a passion for fashion, and as a result, she’s never afraid to take chances with her style.

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So guys, what do you think of Sarah’s outfit? I personally see nothing wrong with it. It’s not like she is showing excess skin or wearing anything provocative. The fact that she’s a Christian woman, a preacher, and the wife of a preacher doesn’t mean she should walk around looking like a nun.

Let’s hear your thoughts in the comments below!