Good morning.
It is finally raining here in Chicagoland. This is a good thing. We have been dealing with a nasty drought of late. Though I have been glad for the sun and the relatively dry air, we need the rain.
I want to draw your attention to a couple of posts. Give 'em a gander and share your wisdom.
First, Jane preached at Reconciler this past Sunday. She did a fine job. You can read her sermon here...or here. As usual, the following idea challenged me most of all...
[Some people] seem to be incredibly gifted. The saints through the ages, who set amazing examples for us; or contemporary people like Mother Teresa, or Martin Luther King-- their faith, and their gifts seem to tower over the rest of us, as though they were specially favored by God.It is a good sermon.But the person who works honestly and diligently at a job, year after year... or the parents who are raising children to know and love the Lord... or one who can be counted on for prayer, or encouragement, or quiet wisdom... the gifts and talents these people have are no less important, my brothers and sisters, even if they are less noticed, and more subtle. And I believe in the long run they are just as vital to the purposes of God, and the growth of the kingdom, as anything more impressive we hear about.
Another link to follow is this one to Larry's continued thinking about the Emergent Movement and Orthodoxy. He's at it again. Take a gander.
Finally, Cliff posted on what it was like for him to be witness to the birth of his new baby girl. Anna wanted to employ the aid of a midwife this time. Things went well.
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