When the trees start to change their colors – even in Austin, TX where the average temperature is still mid 80’s – we know its autumn. Autumn is a season of change. The leaves change color because they aren’t taking in as much water and eventually they die and fall off the tree. The tree isn’t dying – just the leaves. It is about the changing seasons. Our lives ebb on through the changes and we know the seasons of our own days. Birth to growth, decay to death. But, something lives on. We are a community of faith, a church that lives because of change.
Do you pray for change? Mostly, I like to keep things organized and the same. But, I believe we should pray for change. Change is really growth. Spiritual growth is about taking risks, stepping out of our comfort zones and stepping into change.
Autumn is one of the most beautiful seasons! May the colors of fall lead you to pray for change.
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
“Opening the Book of Faith”
“Opening the Book of Faith” – the new initiative from national church-wide offices of the ELCA is encouraging all Lutherans to get into the Bible!
I have met quite a few ‘non-denominational’ Christians that are really good at memorized proof texting – you know, they can quote anything from any book but they are not knowledgeable about the over all message of scripture. They have a questionable understanding of the big picture.
On the other hand, I have met quite a few Lutherans who know the overall message of the good news, but they don’t really know where it’s found in scripture.
We need to get back to the basics of bible study. I’ve met quite a few people who say, “I wish I knew the Bible better” and I say “Well, great! Let’s do something about that!.” Join us for bible study! We meet almost every day of the week at Abiding Love for one study or another! Sunday mornings – everyone has the opportunity to get into the Book of Faith!
See you in church!
Pastor Lynnae
I have met quite a few ‘non-denominational’ Christians that are really good at memorized proof texting – you know, they can quote anything from any book but they are not knowledgeable about the over all message of scripture. They have a questionable understanding of the big picture.
On the other hand, I have met quite a few Lutherans who know the overall message of the good news, but they don’t really know where it’s found in scripture.
We need to get back to the basics of bible study. I’ve met quite a few people who say, “I wish I knew the Bible better” and I say “Well, great! Let’s do something about that!.” Join us for bible study! We meet almost every day of the week at Abiding Love for one study or another! Sunday mornings – everyone has the opportunity to get into the Book of Faith!
See you in church!
Pastor Lynnae
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
“But as for me and my household, we will serve the LORD." — Joshua 24:15
Pastor Lynnae has moved from her apartment into a house!
A house blessing party is to be announced in the near future.
A house blessing party is to be announced in the near future.
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