Life Church Blog

Jan 25 2012

Training A Child. Ready. Set. GO!

Photo by downing.amanda on flickr.

When our son was about the age of 4 he came to me with tears in his eyes asking, “Mom, do I ever have to leave home?” I instantly hugged and reassured him that he had a very long time before he even had to think about leaving home. Tears dried up and off he went.

Around the age of 7, he asked if it would be okay if he lived next door. With a smile I replied, “If that is where you’d like to live, we would be happy to be his neighbor.” With a skip in his step, off he went.

Once again around the age of 12, he asked what I thought about him moving a couple of streets over from where we currently lived. The response from me stayed the same, “If that is where you’d like to live, we would be happy for him.” He turned on his heels and off he went.

At age 15, our son declared he would like to go to college out of state and most likely live there permanently. As parents, we received this new declaration with a nod and a smile. Once again, off he went. Continue reading →

Photo © downing.amanda.
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Jan 17 2012

What am I missing? Who is missing me?

I find it very interesting that our culture encourages us to be independent and self-sufficient.
Some would say, “I don’t need to be part of a church to be a Christian”. Others say, “I know the Word. I’m fine on my own.” The new testament seems to suggest a contrary path for the Christ follower to consider.

The book of Acts is the story of the birth of the Church. Immediately after receiving the Holy Spirit, Acts 2:42 says “And they continued steadfastly in the apostles doctrine and
fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in prayers.” Vs. 47 “…and having favor with all the people, the Lord added to the church daily those who were being saved.”

Whether I visit a Bible Study Group, Interest Group or even spend time with a Ministry team, I see one common thread in all of them. I see friendships evolve, I see prayer for one another, encouragement, and care happening in all of them. I see people strengthened in their faith. Empowered & equipped to share their faith in the Lord Jesus Christ.

What does continue steadfastly in the Word, fellowship with other Christians, breaking of bread, and prayers look like in your life? Benefits to share? Opposing thoughts or questions and concerns? Feel free to share them here.
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