Friday, December 30, 2011

HIDE YOURSELF IN THE VINE

Somewhere out here I happened to see a book on a shelf and pick it up. Furious Longing of God by Brennan Manning. Here's something I just read and could not stand to keep it to myself.

Healing is a response to a crisis in the life of another person. It's enough of a response, a satisfactory response to a crisis in the life of another. And wherever the word CRISIS is used in the Greek New Testament, it is translated in English as judgement. That's right---judgement. Healing is a response that I make to a decisive moment in the life of a brother or sister; whether I respond or not, I have made a judgement.

Healing becomes the opportunity to pass off to another human being what I have received from the Lord Jesus; namely unconditional acceptance of me as I am, not as I should be. He loves me whether in a state of grace or disgrace, whether I live up to the lofty expectations of His gospel  or I don't. He comes to me where I live and loves me as I am. 


Sunday, December 25, 2011

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR

In Columbia Missouri for a little bit longer visiting with family and friends. Looking forward to seeing my sisters and their families in TN. Praying each of you have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Should be posting another update soon. Please do drop us a line and let us know how you are doing and what's going on in your life.

Friday, December 9, 2011

COFEE AND COOKIES


Iced peppermint cookies with my neighbor Carole. Enjoyed a cup of coffee and great conversation.