make us stop and think about God's power, and they force animals to seek shelter. The windstorms of winter strike, and the breath of God freezes streams and rivers.
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I loved the snow - it's such a great excuse to give up trying to do things and just sit at home and be still...
I really like the idea of what Brett was saying about the oral tradition. I'm a bit fed up trying to catch up on all this reading. I really want someone to recite the rest of the psalms to me - certainly the psalms would sound a lot better than the genealogies.
Has anyone else given up yet? In light of Chris' sermon on Sunday and his warnings on idolatry and disordered love orders, I wonder whether it's worth pursuing this Bible in 90 days. Am I not just creating another idol, or false goal in my life that actually disrupts my relationship with God and leads me away from Him? By pursuing the goal am I not just putting myself and my walk at the centre of the story again, and not God?
Adam - are you really getting up at 4 o'clock in the morning to do this? Or is the posting time a bit wonky?
I was in Washington when I posted the Job comment. The reference to the snow storm was particularly apposite given the weather conditions there last week.
I think it is a very good question as to whether doing the 90 days is displaced love. The way I try to address is that I am deliberately setting aside time with God and to be with Him and in His word. I know that this requires more discipline than I am normally capable of, and also it is just for a season - just the 3 months.
But you are right. The challenge is to take back stage and let God speak and shine out.
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I loved the snow - it's such a great excuse to give up trying to do things and just sit at home and be still...
I really like the idea of what Brett was saying about the oral tradition. I'm a bit fed up trying to catch up on all this reading. I really want someone to recite the rest of the psalms to me - certainly the psalms would sound a lot better than the genealogies.
Has anyone else given up yet? In light of Chris' sermon on Sunday and his warnings on idolatry and disordered love orders, I wonder whether it's worth pursuing this Bible in 90 days. Am I not just creating another idol, or false goal in my life that actually disrupts my relationship with God and leads me away from Him? By pursuing the goal am I not just putting myself and my walk at the centre of the story again, and not God?
Adam - are you really getting up at 4 o'clock in the morning to do this? Or is the posting time a bit wonky?
I was in Washington when I posted the Job comment. The reference to the snow storm was particularly apposite given the weather conditions there last week.
I think it is a very good question as to whether doing the 90 days is displaced love. The way I try to address is that I am deliberately setting aside time with God and to be with Him and in His word. I know that this requires more discipline than I am normally capable of, and also it is just for a season - just the 3 months.
But you are right. The challenge is to take back stage and let God speak and shine out.
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