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Comment on Why a ragamuffin church? by William Lehman

William Lehman — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 01:36:22 +0000

This, Stacy, is what is referred to as the Heresy of License. Jesus told the woman caught in adultery “Go and leave your life of Sin.” I John 3:5-7 also mentions this:

But you know that he appeared so that he might take away our sins. And in him is no sin. No one who lives in him keeps on sinning. No one who continues to sin has either seen him or known him. Dear children, do not let anyone lead you astray. He who does what is right is righteous, just as he is righteous.

The word repent literally means to turn away and go a different direction.
Our failure to do so is why grace exists. We are a fallen people. But to deliberately sin is rebellion whatever way you look at it. The Old Testament says “For rebellion is like the sin of divination (or witchcraft) and arrogance like the evil of idolatry.” (I Samuel 15:23)
The encounter with Jesus leaves us no room for getting around the problem of sin. We must turn away from it and turn toward the one who extends us this grace. We can’t have it both ways.

Comment on The Cover Letter I Never Wrote by William Lehman

William Lehman — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 19:51:50 +0000

Meg what is the url of your blog? you said you were new to blogging…

Stacy I agree with you in that action and planning are a part of stewardship. Easily seen in the parable of the talents. I can’t stress enough that this life of “plummeting, splashing, and scrambling” (I liked that analogy by the way) is somehow dear to the heart of God, but we must carefully separate it from a life of lax mere spirituality because any relationship requires something of both parties. If relationships were easy, we’d see a lot more people stay married.

Ian I’ve been reading your blog for about a month now. Thanks for stopping by. I’ll add you to the blogroll when I get a spare moment.

Comment on The Cover Letter I Never Wrote by Ian

Ian — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 17:39:34 +0000

i hear ya on this. i just went and looked at your “About” section (love the pic by the way) to see if i could determine where it is that you are. i remember similar sentiments in myself back in the day and i also remember fighting the changes that came along to lead me to a much better place. i thank God for the journey and i still forget the many graces along the way, but there have been graces. Love God. Love Man. that works for me on many levels. i read Shane Claiborne’s “Jesus for President” in the last year and it really kicked me in the pants to be doing more for working with and among the poor (it can be pretty political so be careful as you read but it took me to some really good places). anyway, i just wanted to comment and send a prayer of blessing on your journey at the same time.

Comment on The Cover Letter I Never Wrote by stacy

stacy — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 11:22:18 +0000

Of course, good stewardship requires planning,
but it also requires action.

And understanding what God intends for one’s life
is very much like that movie, “Silver Streak”
where Gene Wilder is thrown off the train,
and keeps getting back on and thrown back off.

You think you’re on the right track and moving ahead at a good pace,
and then you’re plummeting and splashing
and scrambling up a muddy, rocky bank into weeds and wilderness…

Somehow, it’s the plummeting, splashing and scrambling
that matter more to God…

Comment on The Cover Letter I Never Wrote by Meg

Meg — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 10:38:20 +0000

Amazing Grace! <3

Comment on The Cover Letter I Never Wrote by Meg

Meg — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 10:37:36 +0000

I accepted Christ a year ago and it was amazing how He worked and is working in my life. For you church, maybe it’s not really the quantity that counts. What’s important is how you respond to the needs of the hurt and broken. I’m new to this blogging thing. Hope you can keep me posted.

Comment on Why a ragamuffin church? by stacy

stacy — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 11:24:34 +0000

After the mass, the priest was right outside, shaking hands and greeting people, and I asked him if he could hear my confession. A few minutes after that, we were in a corner of the chapel.

“Bless me Father,” I said softly, “I have sinned. I was impure.” I hesitated.

“With yourself?”

“With another woman.”

His eyes sparkled, I swear, and for just a moment I thought he would say, “You’d be surprised how often I’ve heard that.” For my penance, He asked me to say a Hail Holy Queen, and a Fatima prayer. When I had said my act of contrition, I asked him if I could ask a question.

“Of course.”

“Is my absolution valid?”

“Why wouldn’t it be?”

“How could I be contrite and penitent? As soon as I leave, I’m going to my girlfriend’s apartment to do it all again. Every lick and tickle of it.”

He stood up, taking the stole from around his neck. He extended a hand toward me, and I stood.

“Do you remember in the gospels, when Jesus was walking across the lake?”

“Yeah, I do.”

“Do you remember what happened when He told Peter to come to Him?”

“Peter took three steps on the water and went sploosh!”

“Was Jesus surprised?”

I thought about that a moment.

“No.” I said.

“Love your girlfriend, and trust Christ to pull you out of the water every time you fall. Just don’t ever turn away from Him.”

Comment on No longer… by stacy

stacy — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 00:56:29 +0000

This problem of meeting a culture with truth from God is the most difficult kind of thing. One comes as a renovator, a conditioner of society, and society is in no mood to be conditioned.
–Jim Elliot

Comment on No longer… by stacy

stacy — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 00:26:31 +0000

if you haven’t already read “The Keys of the Kingdom”
and “The Left Hand of God”
you should start there…

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