Psalm 33:18 But the eyes of the LORD are on those who fear him, on those whose hope is in his unfailing love.
written January 11, 2001:
My 20 year old daughter was sharing with a friend of hers, who was going through some struggles, the principle of restoration. She said that restoration should be like every time she returns to our church because everyone there always welcomes her back with open arms and no questions asked.
I thought it was a very powerful statement and says a lot for our church. No matter where she is spiritually, she always feels welcome when she comes to worship. That is what church is all about ~ Grace!
Grace, grace, God's grace... Grace that is greater than all our sin...
written January 11, 2001:
My 20 year old daughter was sharing with a friend of hers, who was going through some struggles, the principle of restoration. She said that restoration should be like every time she returns to our church because everyone there always welcomes her back with open arms and no questions asked.
I thought it was a very powerful statement and says a lot for our church. No matter where she is spiritually, she always feels welcome when she comes to worship. That is what church is all about ~ Grace!
Grace, grace, God's grace... Grace that is greater than all our sin...
Not everyone has had as good an experience as my daughter with the church. Some people won’t attend church because they have been hurt. I understand that and I’ve been hurt myself but remember the church is not a building of people gathered on Sunday mornings. We are the church! When we criticize the church and say, “I don’t like church people” it grieves me. Church buildings are filled with all kinds of people. Some are true believers and some are not but what a mission field we have to serve and lead them to Christ! When people say, “I don’t like church people” I know they are talking about the Pharisees but in essence they are talking about “Christ followers.” We should thank God they are in our churches because they also need to hear the truth and the truth could penetrate their hearts and minds. God commands us to love Him and to LOVE OTHERS - even the unlovable!
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This picture was taken in my kitchen March 18, 2012. I picked these Amaryllis from my garden.
