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The church is a moving living organism that should be breathing life into a dying world!
This is a revision of an older post I did! “And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him” Colossians 3:17 (NIV). Powerful Words > > Words are powerful. I'm learning that more and more. Last month as I was > with a few of my fellow youth workers, we went indoor rock climbing. It came to me. I get paid to do this. I mean the indoor rock climbing was Free, the > company wanted us to try it out so that we might bring our groups there. > They claim to be the “Biggest Indoor Rock Climbing Facility on the East > Coast.” I don't know how true that is; but it is quite a statement. So > what does this have to do with words being powerful? Well, A lot > actually. The claim that this company made was like ok is it for real? > It got me thinking how real do we make God to ourselves, to others? > > I mean we go through the motions; say
And all who heard Him were amazed at His understanding and His answers." > >Luke 2:47. > > Today I went to the Golden Arches Restaurant. Now I like some rather >fancy food. As I entered the elaborate setting, I observed several >things. First I noticed the atmosphere. Lots of people. I even noticed >two boys fighting. I wanted to tell them to take up hockey, but I >remained silent. I also noticed the order of things. So I took my place >in line. > > Soon it came to me, the question "May I take your order, Sir?" To >which I responded: "I'll have a number one." What is that? Well, >according to the menu, its the best. Soon I got my food and sat down. No >interaction with any more servers, or other people around. In fact >everyone was so intent on their orders they didn't seem to notice anyone >else around. > > It wasn't until an employee showed interest in me, as a pers