What a great article. I guess the question is: Who is being changed; the sheep (goats?)or the church?Maybe that's why Paul keeps telling us to always preach the Gospel. Steve
Lots of food for thought there--thanks for the link. Our open door policy has certainly brought in all kinds, hasn't it?! And sent out all kinds as well! Tides are good and natural--just like a wind, which strengthens the tenderest stems as they grow to bend and not break. Personally, I'm strengthened and envigorated by the tides! We could all just float along in a placid little pond, but our weaknesses would never be exposed. Surrounded by algae but as long as the boat isn't rocking, we're happy and comfortable. And stagnant.
If this is not a place where tears are understood, Then where shall I go to cry? And if this is not a place where my spirit can take wings, Then where shall I go to fly? I don't need another place for trying to impress you With just how good and virtuous I am. I don't need another place for always being on top of things; Everybody knows that it's a sham. I don't need another place for always wearing smiles, Even when it's not the way I feel. I don't need another place to mouth the same old platitudes; Everybody knows that it's not real. So if this is not a place where my questions can be asked, Then where shall I go to seek? And if this is not a place where my heart cry can be heard, Where, tell me where, shall I go to speak? So if this is not a place where tears are understood, Where shall I go, where shall I go to fly? -- Ken Medema
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What a great article. I guess the question is: Who is being changed; the sheep (goats?)or the church?Maybe that's why Paul keeps telling us to always preach the Gospel.
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Lots of food for thought there--thanks for the link. Our open door policy has certainly brought in all kinds, hasn't it?! And sent out all kinds as well! Tides are good and natural--just like a wind, which strengthens the tenderest stems as they grow to bend and not break. Personally, I'm strengthened and envigorated by the tides! We could all just float along in a placid little pond, but our weaknesses would never be exposed. Surrounded by algae but as long as the boat isn't rocking, we're happy and comfortable. And stagnant.
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