…and lifts us beyond the deeply limiting terrain of crede and doctrine. I aas quoting from the Conference of the Birds, Sufi, Persia on Sunday…the lovely story of the rich man who becomes a mouse, destined to haunt his old earthly home where he stored his riches; a lovely parallel to the gospel teaching about riches on earth which eventually corrode and become worthless.
I increasingly feel good stories are more therapeutic and helpful to our world than sermons…after nearly 30 years of ministry and preaching, that’s a bit of a shift!
I also note the psalmist often takes his inspiration for the realm of the natural order…God who made the heavens…and is continuing so to do….creation is not a past event; it is unfolding; with or without our help.
Williams, when I have more time I will list them. For now I can say that I actually enjoy your short posts challenging Christians with verses from the Holy Bible regarding the Trinity and Deity of Christ.
Beautiful. Simple. Profound.
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…and lifts us beyond the deeply limiting terrain of crede and doctrine. I aas quoting from the Conference of the Birds, Sufi, Persia on Sunday…the lovely story of the rich man who becomes a mouse, destined to haunt his old earthly home where he stored his riches; a lovely parallel to the gospel teaching about riches on earth which eventually corrode and become worthless.
I increasingly feel good stories are more therapeutic and helpful to our world than sermons…after nearly 30 years of ministry and preaching, that’s a bit of a shift!
I also note the psalmist often takes his inspiration for the realm of the natural order…God who made the heavens…and is continuing so to do….creation is not a past event; it is unfolding; with or without our help.
James
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Beautiful words James
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All I can say is, BEAUTIFUL!
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I agree Sam, and is this the first ever post you have liked?
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I have liked many of your posts in the past.
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thank you Sam. May I ask what kinds of posts you like?
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Williams, when I have more time I will list them. For now I can say that I actually enjoy your short posts challenging Christians with verses from the Holy Bible regarding the Trinity and Deity of Christ.
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thanks
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