A Faith That Speaks
Frank Park | Founding and Senior Pastor
“For everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.
How, then, can they call on the one they have not believed in?
And how can they believe in the one of whom they have not heard?
And how can they hear without someone preaching to them?
And how can anyone preach unless they are sent? As it is written: ‘How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!’”
—Romans 10:13–15
The Apostle Paul lays out a simple, but sobering truth: no one can be saved without hearing the gospel, and no one can hear unless someone speaks.
For centuries, people have repeated the phrase attributed to St. Francis of Assisi: “Preach the gospel at all times. If necessary, use words.” While it sounds noble at first, it directly contradicts what Scripture says. Paul doesn’t leave room for a wordless gospel. The gospel is good news—and news must be told.
Of course, our lives should reflect Christ. Our kindness, integrity, and love should match the Gospel message we share. But lifestyle alone is not enough. A person watching you live a moral and righteous life cannot, by observation, figure out the cross, the empty tomb, or the forgiveness offered in Christ. They must hear it.
Too often, that quote becomes an excuse for being an undercover Christian—blending in, avoiding hard and at time confrontational conversations, and keeping faith comfortably private. But Christianity is not a secret society. Our faith is personal, but it was never meant to be private. Jesus said we are the light of the world, a city set on a hill that cannot be hidden (Matthew 5:14). And thankfully we also live in a country where our faith (for the most part) can be shared freely - so let's share the good news - the best news freely.
When Paul says, “How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news,” he’s celebrating the courage of believers who go out of their way to speak the hope of Christ. Beautiful feet aren’t the ones that stay hidden, but the ones that travel into workplaces, schools, neighborhoods, and even across the world to proclaim the saving message of Jesus.
Check Your Excuses: Have you been hiding behind the idea that living a “good life” is enough? Ask God for courage to open your mouth.
Start Small, Speak Boldly: Share with a coworker what God has done for you. Invite a friend to church. Tell your kids why Jesus matters to you.
Pray for Opportunities: Ask God to send someone across your path today who needs to hear the gospel, and then trust Him to give you the words.
How, then, can they call on the one they have not believed in?
And how can they believe in the one of whom they have not heard?
And how can they hear without someone preaching to them?
And how can anyone preach unless they are sent? As it is written: ‘How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!’”
—Romans 10:13–15
The Apostle Paul lays out a simple, but sobering truth: no one can be saved without hearing the gospel, and no one can hear unless someone speaks.
For centuries, people have repeated the phrase attributed to St. Francis of Assisi: “Preach the gospel at all times. If necessary, use words.” While it sounds noble at first, it directly contradicts what Scripture says. Paul doesn’t leave room for a wordless gospel. The gospel is good news—and news must be told.
Of course, our lives should reflect Christ. Our kindness, integrity, and love should match the Gospel message we share. But lifestyle alone is not enough. A person watching you live a moral and righteous life cannot, by observation, figure out the cross, the empty tomb, or the forgiveness offered in Christ. They must hear it.
Too often, that quote becomes an excuse for being an undercover Christian—blending in, avoiding hard and at time confrontational conversations, and keeping faith comfortably private. But Christianity is not a secret society. Our faith is personal, but it was never meant to be private. Jesus said we are the light of the world, a city set on a hill that cannot be hidden (Matthew 5:14). And thankfully we also live in a country where our faith (for the most part) can be shared freely - so let's share the good news - the best news freely.
When Paul says, “How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news,” he’s celebrating the courage of believers who go out of their way to speak the hope of Christ. Beautiful feet aren’t the ones that stay hidden, but the ones that travel into workplaces, schools, neighborhoods, and even across the world to proclaim the saving message of Jesus.
Check Your Excuses: Have you been hiding behind the idea that living a “good life” is enough? Ask God for courage to open your mouth.
Start Small, Speak Boldly: Share with a coworker what God has done for you. Invite a friend to church. Tell your kids why Jesus matters to you.
Pray for Opportunities: Ask God to send someone across your path today who needs to hear the gospel, and then trust Him to give you the words.