So, I’m not sure if this will be a regular thing, but I thought it would be cool to post the graphic I’m working on for our services. I’m using LIMITED software and not doing a whole lot, so please go easy on me. This week is “Beyond Hope”. Here’s what I came up with:
HT to http://sxc.hu
A great place to get royalty free hi-res images. Enjoy and feel free to use if needed.
I had two conversations this weekend that left me with this impression:
Just because we’ve always done it one way, doesn’t mean we should never try another way.
It’s easy to get set in traditions. We experience something great that feels right and over time we settle into routine. Routine becomes ritual and, if we’re not careful, we can let sacred moments become sacred cows.
Which leads me to this. In addition to “never say never”, should we add “never say always” to our lexicon? I know there are things that are constant. But when it comes to our mode of communication or our format of service, I’m thinking it might be a good idea to drop the word always.
I’m a firm believer that God is, has been and will always be a creator. With that in mind, I’m never saying always again. Oh wait, I can’t say never either. 
What do you think?
I’m sitting here on Valentine’s day thinking about love. Not just like I love cheeseburgers love, but 1st Corinthians 13 love.
Running through a mental checklist and thinking about how it would look if it was biographical. Here’s what I think it would look like.
Love is patient (most of the time)
Love is kind (as long as it’s reciprocated)
Love doesn’t envy (unless you have something I want)
Love doesn’t boast (except when trash talk is neccessary)
And on and on it goes.
I’m trying to love the right way. Thanks to 1st Cor. 13 I know just how far I have to go.
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