Fellowship is a word most seldom heard in many black churches. Membership, on the other hand, is what many churches strive to increase. What good is a large membership if true fellowship is lacking? I find it amazing, you could miss a month of Sundays and when you show up, those greeting you say how much they missed you and they were thinking about you. It seems those who missed you so dearly, could not pick up the phone to check on you and the pastor seemingly has no time for one sheep who strays from their flock. I remember the days when fellowship at the local church was a real place to connect and get encouraged in the faith. Read more on Going back to church, what I’m not looking forward to….
Originally posted 2011-12-11 13:08:39. Republished by Blog Post Promoter
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The word love is used so much in our society that I often wonders if people really understand the word or the actions that should follow the meaning; not that I am an expert or an authority on the subject.
Our modern dictionaries define love as:
1. A profoundly tender, passionate affection for another person.
2. A feeling of warm personal attachment or deep affection, as for a parent, child, or friend.
3. Sexual passion or desire.
4. Affectionate concern for the well-being of others: the love of one’s neighbor. Read more on Love is what it does….
Originally posted 2009-12-04 20:24:24. Republished by Blog Post Promoter
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What is Salvation? Perhaps the easiest definition would be this: Salvation is a condition or state of the soul. Read more on What is Salvation – Are You Saved?…
Originally posted 2010-03-07 00:19:28. Republished by Blog Post Promoter
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Its common to feel the hurt and disappointment that comes when you try and express yourself to a love one and family member about something that is on your mind and they don’t seem to understand. What about the time when you went to the pastor in counsel and you poured out your heart and they just did not get it? It can be a frustrating matter when your back is against the wall and you have to deal with a real life situation and the people that are close to you don’t seem to understand.
With all of the prayer, fasting and preaching that the people of God take in, it would seem that if anything they could empathize with, understand or remotely relate to what a person is feeling or experiencing and once the listener understands, they could administer appropriate counsel or comforting words. Sometimes we leave from the presence of these counselors in a worse state that when we first approached them; everything can not be spiritualized.
Church folk seem to have a real expertise in trivializing a matter or distancing themselves from helping by introducing a spiritual application that has nothing to do with an answer or solution. For instance, if someone is hungry, feed them, if they are in need and your empowered to provide it, do it! If they need an encouraging word, give it; don’t invite them to a Sunday service, meet the need if its in your power to do it. Something is definitely wrong when we can not feel or respond to the needs of others, especially in the church.
Before we became people of God, we were just ordinary people with extraordinary problems. When God saved us, we became people with a God who could address the extraordinary problems. God uses people as His instrument, to address the problems that we face everyday. What happens when people fail? What happens when they (family, church, friends) fail to understand? We still have a God that understands and that can Identify with what you are feeling!
Even when they don’t understand; pastor, church folk, mother , father, wife, sister, brother! God knows all about it! David was just simply overwhelmed that God took the time to know so much about him (Psalm 139:6). Even when they do not understand nor do they respond with care to what you are dealing with, God sees and understands! When He sent His Son Jesus Christ, He was sent as a remedy to your condition! Sin Killed us, But God through His Son revived us and gave us victory and eternal life through His Son Jesus Christ.
So, Even If they Don’t Understand, God Had already worked out a marvelous plan to redeem us back unto Himself! Although it is true “How Shall they hear without as preacher” He (God) will not let you fall! You are being Preached to right now! Outside of a building, outside of the organization that we call the local church, you are hearing the word now, all it takes is for you to believe that Jesus Christ is Gods Son who came and died for your sin, that you might have life eternal. All is takes is faith!
So, Even if they (the church, your family, your friends) don’t understand you or your problems! God understands, and he has provided a remedy for your condition! His Son!
Originally posted 2009-11-30 15:41:28. Republished by Blog Post Promoter
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