I had a wonderful time visiting with one of our shut-ins a few weeks ago. I knew it was going to be a great visit when I was offered coffee upon my arrival. As we shared coffee, we also shared memories from our childhoods. Through that visit, I learned many things about the host, as well as an era that seems all too distant.
Think on this: May we never forget that there is a difference between 'traditions' and 'traditionalism' The former teaches and serves as a foundation; the latter is an idol that ultimately blinds us to fresher experiences of God's moving. Let's not forget those traditions that paved the way to where we are now. May we also remember, they should not be a cul de sac.
2 Thessalonians 2:15 (NKJV) Therefore, brethren, stand fast and hold the traditions which you were taught, whether by word or our epistle.
Isaiah 43:19 (NCV) Look at the new thing I am going to do. It is already happening. Don't you see it?
"Don't glory in man, for the best of men are but the best of men; bank on God alone." - Oswald Chambers
Click here to hear "Future Generations" by 4Him
Blessings!
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Mar 24, 2011
God speaks..... through an Ash Wednesday service
I had the wonderful privilege of joining with Christian brothers and sisters across denominational lines at a recent Ash Wednesday service. One of the highlights was lifting our voices together in the singing of "Just as I Am." I had never heard that song divorced from an invitation to come pray at the close of a service. My heart was touched as the words of the hymn were incorporated into our preparation for the message
Think about this: Sometimes we can become so focused on tradition or the way "I think it should be", we might miss God breaking in and speaking. When out of the routine, or comfort zone, it may be fertile ground for a God sighting.
Isaiah 58:11 (NKJV) "The Lord will guide you continually, And satisfy your soul in drought, And strengthen your bones; You shall be like a watered garden, And like a spring of water, whose waters do not fail."
"He has right to interrupt your life. He is Lord. When you accepted Him as Lord, you gave Him, the right to help Himself to your life anytime He wants." - Henry Blackaby
Listen to this wonderful hymn with fresh ears:
Just As I Am by Brian Doerksen
Blessings!
Think about this: Sometimes we can become so focused on tradition or the way "I think it should be", we might miss God breaking in and speaking. When out of the routine, or comfort zone, it may be fertile ground for a God sighting.
Isaiah 58:11 (NKJV) "The Lord will guide you continually, And satisfy your soul in drought, And strengthen your bones; You shall be like a watered garden, And like a spring of water, whose waters do not fail."
"He has right to interrupt your life. He is Lord. When you accepted Him as Lord, you gave Him, the right to help Himself to your life anytime He wants." - Henry Blackaby
Listen to this wonderful hymn with fresh ears:
Just As I Am by Brian Doerksen
Blessings!
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