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I go to several churches and the occasional Bible Study in my medium sized city. I never cease to learn from each I attend. I love seeing how people from different backgrounds and cultures unite in the Lord.
Favorite verse? I can't imagine naming one verse about all others. Some favorites:
First 2 verses of Psalms 1. These really lay out our priorities for life.
Certainly the Blessed in the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5) stand out as well. Again our priorities are stressed. You can read this a thousand times and extract something new each time as it relates to your life.
One of the most touch has to be John 21:18 where Jesus tells John how he will die glorifying God.
Certainly John 17 when Jesus is mulling over the upcoming crucifixion has to hit you hard as well.
Each one of these is life changing in itself.
I came to the Lord via radio listening to Hal Lindsey. From that moment on I finally had defined sexual control with women. It also saved the life of my unborn child as abortion was in the cards without enormous time and commitment on my part convincing the mother adoption was a much better choice for all concerned - most of all the child of course. After a few weeks she agreed, had a healthy child and that child is healthy in the Lord today thanks to a Christian upbringing that gave guideposts used through the turbulent teenage and early 20's years. What a difference grounding makes. When you think they aren't listening, don't worry....they are. Your words are seeds and they grow, sometimes hidden, sometimes a little suppressed, but they grow and are available for when that first watering comes later. Plant, plant, plant.
I had a classical music upbringing; it was essentially my life with little time for any other activities. The biggest error my family made was not observing the Sabbath. The 7 day a week grind is a mistake for any activity. No wonder God showed us my example in Genesis 2:2. For me I saw the wisdom in this first hand. Do anything 7 days a week and you'll see your mind get dulled, your body be prone to injury, your spirit diluted. I think the point many people miss is the focus on the ceasing of work. God never commanded us to go to a religious assembly one day a week though there are many examples of that in the Bible so obviously its encouraged. The point is to walk away from all work, including chores around the home and have a complete break from all our tasks and focus on Him alone. What is interesting is how our stress levels subside when we sink into prayer and voice our appreciation for all our blessings. Its so calming. I think any believer will feel the spirit of the Lord in vibrant churches, surrounded by believers and will be drawn to it. Most days we are surrounded by people's disbelief and people living in sin not realizing how destructive some of their choices are to them. So to suddenly be immersed in a room full of faith and praise is a powerful neutralizer for all that darkness outside.
Favorite verse? I can't imagine naming one verse about all others. Some favorites:
First 2 verses of Psalms 1. These really lay out our priorities for life.
Certainly the Blessed in the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5) stand out as well. Again our priorities are stressed. You can read this a thousand times and extract something new each time as it relates to your life.
One of the most touch has to be John 21:18 where Jesus tells John how he will die glorifying God.
Certainly John 17 when Jesus is mulling over the upcoming crucifixion has to hit you hard as well.
Each one of these is life changing in itself.
I came to the Lord via radio listening to Hal Lindsey. From that moment on I finally had defined sexual control with women. It also saved the life of my unborn child as abortion was in the cards without enormous time and commitment on my part convincing the mother adoption was a much better choice for all concerned - most of all the child of course. After a few weeks she agreed, had a healthy child and that child is healthy in the Lord today thanks to a Christian upbringing that gave guideposts used through the turbulent teenage and early 20's years. What a difference grounding makes. When you think they aren't listening, don't worry....they are. Your words are seeds and they grow, sometimes hidden, sometimes a little suppressed, but they grow and are available for when that first watering comes later. Plant, plant, plant.
I had a classical music upbringing; it was essentially my life with little time for any other activities. The biggest error my family made was not observing the Sabbath. The 7 day a week grind is a mistake for any activity. No wonder God showed us my example in Genesis 2:2. For me I saw the wisdom in this first hand. Do anything 7 days a week and you'll see your mind get dulled, your body be prone to injury, your spirit diluted. I think the point many people miss is the focus on the ceasing of work. God never commanded us to go to a religious assembly one day a week though there are many examples of that in the Bible so obviously its encouraged. The point is to walk away from all work, including chores around the home and have a complete break from all our tasks and focus on Him alone. What is interesting is how our stress levels subside when we sink into prayer and voice our appreciation for all our blessings. Its so calming. I think any believer will feel the spirit of the Lord in vibrant churches, surrounded by believers and will be drawn to it. Most days we are surrounded by people's disbelief and people living in sin not realizing how destructive some of their choices are to them. So to suddenly be immersed in a room full of faith and praise is a powerful neutralizer for all that darkness outside.
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