Community

When Paul wrote, "Now you are Christ's body, and individually members of it" was he not telling us something about our relationship to one another when we become connected to our Savior in baptism? What I do effects other members. I need other members and other member need me. When I stay home from worship because I am too involved in things which neglect my role in helping other members I am also neglecting something God desires us to do. Sometimes the pronouns we use tell the story. We say that's "their" church, instead of this is "our" church. Is the pronoun plural or singular. I think we all miss out on many of God's blessings because we fail to see how our choices impact the lives of others. As members of the precious body of Christ we must aspire to a higher calling than following the worlds pattern of individualism.

Blessings & Peace,

Pastor John

Hebrews 13:20-21

Read Any Good Books?

Where do ideas come from? How do we learn new things? Do we need to be exposed to different cultures and ideas? Reading helps us learn new things and it help us think through the things we already know. When I read I learn about the many things which impact my life of which I may not be aware. This blog is the result of reading an article in a church newsletter. I have added a widget about the books that I have read from another website, which helps me learn about books I can read. As I consider all the information that I have read, I wonder how much I have missed because I haven't read about it yet. God's world is so special and unique that I'd love to learn as much as I can about it.

How Do You Remember Things?

I have many, many things to remember. Times, dates and places fill my mind. People who have touched my life and I have touched theirs need to be remembered. How do you remember all these details? Their are tiny, tiny cells in your brain and a multitude of different chemicals that need to work together to keep that memory in place. It is sad to watch someone search to remember. It is even painful to us to try and search the memory banks of our mind to recall who that person is or where did I leave my checkbook. Now, you may ask, "What does this have to do with God.?" Well, when you do remember things that are important thank Him. For you are fearfully and wonderfully made. And when someone can't remember your name or who you are consider how difficult it is for us to remember anything or anyone. Thank the Lord that you can remember what you do you remember.

Have a Blessed day!

Blessings & Peace,

Pastor John

Hebrews 13:20-21