Years ago a farmer-owned a parcel of land along the Atlantic seacoast. He constantly advertised for hired hands. Most people were reluctant to work on farms along the Atlantic. They dreaded the awful storms that raged across the Atlantic, wreaking havoc on the buildings and crops.
The Vital Equation. Mathematicians say LIFE is like a line segment drawn from point B to point D. What is point B to point D? It’s from point of Birth(B)
Recently, when I attended an evening service, I saw things from a new perspective. When I walked toward the church my eyes were drawn to the round stained glass window high up on the building. The stars were shining and the moon was full, but their beauty was not as amazing as the sight of the stained glass window illuminated by the interior lights of the church. The glow was intense and it was a truly beautiful sight.
Take me back to the old Paths When Moms were at home, dads were at work. Brothers went into the army. And sisters got married BEFORE having children! Crime did not pay; Hard work did; And people knew the difference. Moms could cook; Dads would work; Children would behave. Husbands were loving; Wives were supportive, and children were polite. Women wore dresses, and Men wore trousers. Women looked like ladies; Men looked like gentlemen; and children looked decent. People loved the truth, and hated a lie; They came to church to get IN, not to get OUT! Hymns sounded godly; sermons sounded helpful; Rejoicing sounded normal; and crying sounded sincere. Cursing was wicked; drinking was evil, and divorce was unthinkable. We read the Bible in public; prayed in school; And preached from house to house. To be called a Christian was worth living for; To be called a traitor was a shame! Sex was a personal word. Homosexual was an unheard-of word, And abortion was an illegal word. Preachers preached because they had a message; and Christians rejoiced because they had the victory! Preachers preached from the Bible; Singers sang from the heart; Sinners turned to the Lord to be saved! A new birth meant a new life; Salvation meant a
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Dancing with God. When I meditated on the word Guidance, I kept seeing “dance” at the end of the word. I remember reading that doing God’s will is a lot like dancing. When two people try to lead, nothing feels right. The movement doesn’t flow with the music, and everything is quite uncomfortable and jerky.
At a time when the church has become a ground for entertainment, we need revival. At a time when a music minister competes and compares…
