C and C licks its superficial wounds.
Below are words of encouragement were e-mailed to me today by a fellow brother in Christ. I have one question for you before you get encouraged. How many more hours are men and women going to waste arguing about how to deliver the Gospel message to those who are lost and destined for hell? Traditional, contemporary, inside, outside of the box, pastoral, lay lead ministry, focus on the older members, wait and see if the youth come back to church, your (sic) unfit to be involved in ministry, stay away from our members here is a directive from our board etc.......I would love to hear just an ounce of God's thoughts on what He thinks of the WELS "the only denomination that holds to the true teachings of the Bible" and how many hours, day's (sic) and week's (sic) we spend ripping each other and our respective ministries apart as one by one the people who need to be rescued with the truth we brag about holding true to die. Safe ministry? There is no such thing. Ministry is messy, stop worrying about getting dirty and dig in for Christ! What I have learned is that apart from God man can do nothing, and that our minds are hostile towards Him. Isn't ministry supposed to be about God's Kingdom purpose?
Brian Arthur LampeCEO-Ministries .com
Words of Encouragement;
We live in a day when leaders are often driven more by public opinion than what is right. We are each called to live a life based on obedience-based decisions, not public opinion. Living a life of obedience will often go against the tide of public opinion. Jesus lived a life based on a purity of purpose and mission. The Pharisees wanted Him to conform to the rules of religious tradition. The result was He died because He lived to obey an audience of One, not public opinion.Are you challenged to live a life of conviction versus pleasing others? Be true to what God has called you to do no matter the cost.Blessings on your day.
**
--
Thanks,
Dennis Rardin
Home: 630-844-3818
Cell: 331-643-2431
***
GJ - Meanwhile, the Popcorn Cathedral in A-town falls silent as Ski finally stops bragging about all his Schwaermer pals for a few days.
