ESV Daily Reading Bible

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ESV Daily Reading Bible

Obey your Parents

That's what I taught tonight. Col 3:20. This got me to thinking... How do you define parent these days? All the divorce and separation in our culture makes me really sad. Here is a great blog that I read on divorce: http://www.challies.com/archives/guest-bloggers/tears-at-thanksgiving.php
I found it very thoughtful and tasteful.

Redefining Love

I had the privilege to teach at my church, Grace Baptist, Sunday morning. The idea of the talk that how we think of love in American culture is in stark contrast with the way Jesus loves. It was a sweet time where I felt that the Holy Spirit was at work (I pray He was) and I am thankful to the church and my Pastor for affording me the opportunity. I hate the way I sound recorded, which sadly is probably much like what other people hear naturally, but if you want to, you can listen to it here:Redefining Love

Blogging

I have decided to step up my game here in the Blogging world. I've gone too long without any blogging and I am ashamed of myself. Stay tuned for a more consistent blogging experience.

P.S. I still intend to comment on the Emergent Church Movement but have been too swamped to finish reading the book. I will get right on that.

Apologies

I feel that I will be very good at apologizing by the time I am old. It seems that I am constantly struggling to say things just the right way so that I will not hurt the ones I love, but sometimes that struggle is in vain. I wish I could go through life never being misunderstood but it seems more times than not my words come out akwardly and I spend the rest of the conversation trying to clear up misunderstandings. Or worse, I just say stupid and hurtful things on purpose. Either way, I definitely do not live up to James 1: 19 (quick to hear, slow to speak) and sometimes the people that get hurt are the closest to my heart. My hope is that in those times to most meaningful words that come out of my mouth are "I'm sorry."

Harvest Festival

Yesterday was Glory's first Halloween. I'm not a huge fan of holidays in general but she was extremely cute in her Snow White costume (Thanks Michelle). Halloween was great because I am on a great staff at a great church and we had a great harvest festival (with great weather). I am so thankful to God for bringing me to Grace. Here are some photos: