This really is not a place to post unsolicited sermons. It is one to engage in discussion and exchange thoughts with grace and other visitors, and not one for drive-by lectures.
inheritor, I meant to address your comment this morning before church, but ran out of time.
I was a part of the "club church" that you described. I agree with you that superficial, false relationships will not expand the kingdom. When we are in authentic relationships with others, it is bound to get messy.
The beauty of grace is that we all need it sometimes, and remembering that will hopefully help us in extending it to others.
I hope you continue to visit, even from your "trailer in Somalia." :)
David, Silly, you are going to scare off one of my 4 readers.
Your loyal support and comments since my very first blog days are very much appreciated. I always look forward to seeing what you have to say, both here and at your blog.
"We sense that something magnificent is afoot. We are intrigued by the chaos. We are willing to risk significant change in order to create local expressions of the kingdom of God that are burning with missional passion and practice. We want to explore the meaning of the chaos, the vision of a preferred future, the challenge of being "church."
John Frye
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That is the funniest thing I've ever seen...LOL...THANKS!!!! I needed it.
And you cut your toenails straight too...:)
fr'nklin,
Welcome back. Glad you enjoyed Betty.
Hi brett. Don't tell anyone, but I really am Betty Butterfield. I just didn't want everyone knowing what I really look like.
OMG! She reminds me of Linda Richman of Coffee Talk. grace, with that kind of talent, you ought to be on the road.
Here is "another "Christian Betty" site you may be interested.
I was just kidding, I'm not Betty, although the resemblance is uncanny, and the lipstick matches my nail polish.
However, I can't take credit for her talent and humor.
David,
The "other" betty is, um, interesting.
Inheritor,
This really is not a place to post unsolicited sermons. It is one to engage in discussion and exchange thoughts with grace and other visitors, and not one for drive-by lectures.
(grace, pardon me for speaking out of turn)
Now kids, let's get along.
inheritor,
I meant to address your comment this morning before church, but ran out of time.
I was a part of the "club church" that you described. I agree with you that superficial, false relationships will not expand the kingdom. When we are in authentic relationships with others, it is bound to get messy.
The beauty of grace is that we all need it sometimes, and remembering that will hopefully help us in extending it to others.
I hope you continue to visit, even from your "trailer in Somalia." :)
David,
Silly, you are going to scare off one of my 4 readers.
Your loyal support and comments since my very first blog days are very much appreciated. I always look forward to seeing what you have to say, both here and at your blog.
Now, be nice to inheritor, OK? :)
My sincere apologies to Inheritor and grace for jumping the gun. grace, you are much more gracious than I, hence the name grace.
I didn't remember seeing him before, and I assumed that he was a drive by preacher. But now I see that he is a regular reader and commenter.
So I was out of line, and please accept my humble apologies.
GRACE,
THIS IS JUST TOO FUNNY. MY HEART GOES OUT TO "BETTY," POOR SOUL. THANKS FOR STOPPING BY "JESUS THE RADICAL PASTOR."
Thanks inheritor. You are a better man than I. :=)
david and inheritor,
you are both gracious and honorable. Thank you.
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