tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9044571629293488418.post861433686619887065..comments2023-07-23T09:53:50.773-04:00Comments on Bags All Packed: Is Church God?meemahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09104303592278897991noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9044571629293488418.post-76671343988723664292013-09-20T11:01:03.059-04:002013-09-20T11:01:03.059-04:00Gwen, thank you for your kind words. The Internet ...Gwen, thank you for your kind words. The Internet is indeed a blessing. How ironic that it does so much harm and yet there is a great good it has accomplished, i.e., connecting the Remnant. That’s a hard thing to say–Remnant–but, of late, I have understood it better and so I am able to say it with more resolve than apprehension. There is a Remnant and it’s not exactly who religionists have assumed it would be, but rather a somewhat ragtag bunch, not unlike the first century followers of The Way, simple in their understanding, devoted and willing to heed the call to Come ye out whatever the worldly cost is.<br /><br />I have wanted to quit blogging mostly because I hate to just keep harping and saying the same things over and over. But there’s something else too. I’m not a prophet but I am mature enough in the spirit to feel God’s grief and studying the best history book ever written I recognize the signs of the end of God’s patience. I’m not sure I am up for the responsibility of being the last one to say something before eyes are blinded and no longer allowed to see. I assume you know what I am talking about. We don’t know the end but we can know that there is one.<br /><br />The other good thing about the Net is that I’ve been introduced to amazing men of God and their writings, those who have passed like Oswald Chambers, David Wilkerson, A.W. Tozer, Vance Havner, and T Austin-Sparks, and those who are still trying to sound the alarm, like Chip Brogden and Michael Boldea. And, of course, there are many more whom I have not yet found. Regardless those I know of, those still here and those gone to be with the Lord, whether having taught the Word decades ago or yesterday, all have the same timeless message–contrition, repentance and redemption, not by our own might but by the sacrifice of our Redeemer. <br /><br />You and your family are blessed beyond measure. Be comforted.<br /><br />For Christ.<br />Meemameemahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09104303592278897991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9044571629293488418.post-53242701911832238222013-09-20T02:11:11.786-04:002013-09-20T02:11:11.786-04:00Dear Meema,
First, very happy you're still b...Dear Meema, <br /><br />First, very happy you're still blogging!<br /><br />This is a beautiful post, and I agree completely. My husband and I read, study and discuss the bible daily. I homeschool our son, and bible study is a regular part of his curriculum. I have thanked our Lord for the gift of the internet as it has brought so much teaching from excellent pastors (and Christian bloggers - see yourself here:)) into our home. I regularly marvel at the riches I find on-line for help in studying the bible. <br /><br />God bless your Mother. I like that she could not be a hypocrite. <br /><br />Yours in His Holy Word, <br /><br />Gwen<br />Gwenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07570858482015634053noreply@blogger.com