When You're a Christian, the Whole World is from Missouri: Living the Life of Faith in a "Show Me" World

James W. Moore says that just as Missouri is the "Show Me" state, the world is a "show me" world where talking a good game is not enough. Essentially the world says to us: "If you're a Christian, then show me!" The world, Moore contends, needs to see that Christianity is not only a way of believing, but also a way of behaving -- that it is not just something we celebrate on Sunday, but something we live out in the world every day.

In his warm, conversational style, Moore explores characteristics that must be visible in our daily lives if we are to be effective witnesses in the "show me" world, including forgiveness, dedication, gratitude, love, compassion, a spirit of service, perseverance, strength, faith, and vision. Only when these characteristics are evident in our lives, he says, will the world know that we are Christians.