Just a few random thoughts that have been running in my head over the last couple of days .
How did the Church survive and continue to exist without all the programs,plans and power-points that penetrate most services in the North American Church each Sunday . When was the last time one heard this , you should come to my home Church because it glorifies God by proclaiming clearly the gospel Christ each Sunday. You are more likely to hear , we have this and that program from youth , nursery,seniors,dance,sports etc...on the list could go . I guess I'm old fashioned but I just want the worship to exult God , the word properly preached, with the gospel at the core and the ordinances or sacraments administered regularly.
My son has been involved in a Sociology class in grade 12 . The last unit covered religion and guess which one was picked on the most . Christianity is becoming a dirty word. The myths and misconstrued truths of the faith are accepted because the masses have been swallowing a shallow constant diet of jabs from everyone from British comedians , journalist and scientist who's utter hatred is one display every time they open their mouths . A new day is has dawned and we need to see Canada as just as much a mission field as China or some amazon rain forest.
Why do TV comedies have to have a sexual innuendo every second joke.Tried to watch a show the other night and it seemed 5 seconds could not go by without a crude remark being made. I was reminded of what Paul says of refraining from anything that gives the appearance of evil . I'm not saying to throw the TV out but I just want to be more mindful of what I'm investing my mind with. But then shows like The Road To Avonlea are just as bad with its sanitized, moralistic tripe. Just portray life in a honest way be it comedy or drama. God did give us the gift of artistry in many mediums and even a pagan can still at times show the truth thanks to God's common grace.
Last on my mind is my brothers surgery this Monday. He has a rare seizure disorder that is extremely painful in his face . It effects his talking,eating,thinking when it acts up. In fact it is so painful it is called the suicide disease. Since his medication is no longing working as well as the past , and how it can be utterly life devastating , he has opted for brain surgery to fix it. He is a Christian and therefore I know of his final home , and with any surgery one has to always be honest that no matter how low , problems can happen. With that in mind, join me in prayer that God will guide the hands of the surgeon and he will heal well . May God get the glory in all things .
Verse OF The Day : Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.
(John 14:27 ESV)
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Nothing lifts me up more than the study of God's word. When I miss a day, I'm completely out of sorts. When I'm at church and the Pastor opens the Word and preaches I am never so filled up from anything else. "Nuff said.
It doesn't help that the only time you hear about Christianity on TV, is in weird ways. Lets see we've got the uptight, gossipy, badly dressed middle aged white lady whose mean to the people who are tree huggers, who have all the answers and save the day. Or, the crazy ones on top of the water tower. My personal favourite though is the sanitized, politically correct Hollywood version of Christianity that won't offend anyone but Our Lord. Probably not a good idea, I'm just saying.
It's no wonder nobody knows what a real Christian is supposed to be like. If we call ourselves Christians and we don't study His word, we Christians don't know either.
Only one thing to say, on your next subject. Sex sells!! All though, since we're talking about comedies, you'd think nothing funny ever happens in any other area of life.
Yesterday, we left early to be with your brother for his surgery. Oh look Ma, no ICU beds. I felt so badly for him and his wife. it's a very stressful time. You psych yourself up, hoping and praying it will soon be over, and then oopsy time to go home. That was rough.
I felt really bad for the staff, as well. Our health care system may be screwed up, but having spent 2 weeks in their care, I can definitely say that none of it's the medical staff.
There was nothing they could do. A bunch of emergencies came in and, obviously, were in rough shape. You know it says a lot about Troy's surgeon when she went around to see if anybody could be moved. It was still nice to have everybody together, though. Like Troy said, sad it took this.
Sorry I was late with my comments. Love you, Mrs Reg
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