My Peregrination

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Mon, 31 Aug 2009 15:37:38 -0400

It is hard to deny that this is a fundamental change in culture but I am sure some will try.

But, I have some questions:
How should believers act in this change?
Can we steer this course? or Do we ride the wave? or Try to catch up later?
Can we use it effectively to introduce people to Jesus?
What is my role?

And The Devoted Themselves

Sun, 16 Aug 2009 16:01:33 -0400

And they devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. And awe came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs were being done through the apostles. And all who believed were together and had all things in common. And they were selling their possessions and belongings and distributing the proceeds to all, as any had need. And day by day, attending the temple together and breaking bread in their homes, they received their food with glad and generous hearts, praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to their number day by day those who were being saved. (Acts 2;42-47 CEV)

The above passage is a picture of the “church”.

Brad has been teaching from this passage for a couple of weeks now and this week he quoted a speaker he heard some 20 years ago while in seminary Dr. E. K. Bailey. Dr. Bailey said, “The problem is church, you don’t look like your picture!”

So, if it is true that Acts 2:42-47 is a picture of the church, I have to ask myself some questions:

Am I a fulfillment of this picture?

Am I filled with AWE?

Am I seeing signs and wonders done?

Am I together (unified) with other believers? If so, do we have everything in common?

Do I sell what is mine to give to those in need?

Am I devoted to meeting together with the Body?

Do I take time to eat and fellowship with other believers daily?

Do I receive all my meals with gladness and sincerity(NASB)?

Do I praise God as He deserves?

Do I have favor with all?

Is God adding to this body daily?

Death, Dieing and Living

Sun, 7 Jun 2009 11:11:27 -0400

I have been reminded over the last few weeks that our time on this planet is very limited. Our days are numbered, the scriptures say.

Two men, with so much to live for, with things that they thought there would be plenty of time to do, left this world. Many people have said that their time was cut short, but if GOD is soveriegn, then I cannot agree with that without a considerable amount of struggle. I want to scream out that they did not get a chance to finish what they started, what they were supposed to do. I want to say that the Creator of the universe made some sort of mistake, maybe He was not watching close enough.

There is this woman with Alzheimer's, that for all purposes has left us, her body lingers on, eating, drinking, and eliminating. Yet there is no meaningful or reasoned communication, her body just existing. I question the Sustainer of lif and His wisdom, leaving her body here withering like a leaf off the branch. Still, if our days are numbered, she will remain until the counting is complete.

So, I am at odds within myself, my knowledge of His truth and my feelings of what is or should be best. Two men taken away and one woman left. The one essentially gone before her body gives up. Two whose bodies are ripped from this world before their tasks were complete. And, I struggle, I don't see the good in these situations. I want to cling to the truth that the Creator and Sustainer has a plan and a reason. That He knows and cares about those left behind and those who watch helplessly as death's daily erosion of the one they love. And, I do cling to that Truth, sometimes. I am comforted in knowing that all three named and lived for Jesus, the Savior, the best they could. So, the two now are really living and the one will join them.

The Garden Is In

Sat, 23 May 2009 10:45:01 -0400

Tomatoes, Basil, and Peppers

OldTunes Night

Sat, 9 May 2009 22:48:18 -0400

So, tonight I am looking for old tunes that I listened to as a new believer years ago. Well I came across the band “Lust Control” on Last.fm. I have not heard them in years.

Be warned now they are not your Pop Christian Band, listen at your own risk…