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Thank you for this ... I will be linking to it when I get around to blogging about yesterday's episode. I had to get my journal out and take notes. It was a striking moment ... a moment when, yet again, the church has shown that it is just behind the curve when it comes to so many things.
The church is still behind the curve when it comes to women and equality ... and it is behind the curve when it comes to the message that God is Love ... and that each human is an Eikon of God and that makes them worthy of God's love. Not what they do or say or believe or attend ... but being a precious Eikon whom Jesus left Heaven to come to earth to serve and save.
And when the church becomes the source of so much "negative energy" -- it becomes a tool of the Enemy. Those who name Jesus as Lord need to be mindful of the energy they bring to every life and every circumstance and every place and every word.
There's plenty of time to work on doctrine ... but if you don't get the bit that God loves you more than you can even imagine -- right in the midst of your mess -- then nothing of your precious doctrine will transform your life or the lives in your sphere of influence.
...I kept thinking: "Preach it, Sister!"
I will be back later to process the rest of the notes I took ... and I am hoping to get a chance to see it once again before I do.
Blessings to you ... remember that you are loved by God ... remember that you are a gift of God to this world -- so figure out your calling and get busy sharing the love!
Abi
9 comments:
Great post Peggy - for some of us extremely inspiring. Maybe we can be those who move the church from being behind the curve to be ahead of the curve. Its a job bigger than we are, but with God's help it is doable. Keep preaching it sister, there are many who are listening.
Great post and very encouraging Peggy. Yes the church is behind the curve on so many fronts, but maybe we can be those who help the church move ahead of the curve rather than remaining behind the curve. An overwhelming task but with God's help we will keep on plugging away. Keep preaching it sister there are many who are listening.
Thanks for commenting ... and yes, there are those who want to help the church move ahead of the curve. Keep plugging away as God leads, eh?
Blessings!
A really gifted evangelist shared with me how she finds common ground with people, encourages anything they say that's even vaguely right, and shares about her own experience with Jesus. It's a winning combo... and reminds me of Paul in Athens! It would be nice if Christians took Ephesians 4:29 seriously: "Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen." Mind you... there'd be a lot less written in cyberspace eh?
Exactly, Janet! ...and I wouldn't mind there being a lot less of what happens in cyberspace -- unless it meant being cut off from my virtual family like you, precious sister. ;^)
Part 2 of my thoughts on Oprah just posted....
Aw thanks Peggy! Got to see the lovely Al and Deb last night... good to see some people in "real life" now and then!
...perhaps one day I will make my way down to Oz...so many brothers and sisters I would love to "see" with my real eyes ;^)
Well, it IS an awesome place! And where do you live Peggy... we've been mulling over visiting the US (haven't done the critical step of looking at passports, but all in good time!)
How fun, Janet! I'll FB you more info. ;^)
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