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Lisa Szwec
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BIBLES BACK AT CHURCH
Replied Mar 7
A new beginning or the beginning of the end?
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Started this conversation. Last reply by John Welch Feb 8.
You have arrived.
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Thanks for sharing this. I just joined FB, so I took the quiz. The quiz is really thought-provoking. Some of the questions are tough to answer - had me wishing sometimes I could give more than one answer. Anyhow, the results revealed that I'm a "Gen…
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This has been around for awhile but a friend of mine sent me a link to this today. Thought you might be encouraged by another visit as well...Peace!
Welcome Donna! And WOW! What great pics! Especially the one with the rainbow. It's almost supernatural. Thanks for sharing. We look forward to your contributions on BoF.
Profile Information
- What is the name of your congregation / organization?
- the First (and only) Evangelical Lutheran Church of Xenia
- What is your role in your congregation / organization?
- Music ministries, children's ministries, and the ubiquitous "other tasks as needed"
- What is most challenging about engaging in Scripture?
- Setting aside the time for it in my daily life.
- Share a Bible passage that is especially meaningful to you.
- Romans 8:28 ... And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. (NIV)
Matthew 6:34 ... Give your entire attention to what God is doing right now, and don't get worked up about what may or may not happen tomorrow. God will help you deal with whatever hard things come up when the time comes. (The Message)
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The Interview with God
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This has been around for awhile but a friend of mine sent me a link to this today. Thought you might be encouraged by another visit as well...Peace!
Posted on April 16, 2009 at 12:00pm —
Comment Wall (16 comments)
- At 7:36pm on March 21, 2009,
Amber Kalina said… - You rock!
- At 12:14pm on March 8, 2009,
Michelle Flaherty said… - Haven't found anyone to print it yet but it's alldone other than that
- At 3:19pm on March 6, 2009,
Michelle Flaherty said…
- Hi Lisa! Haven't been on in a while...thought I would say hey!!!
- At 11:28am on December 31, 2008,
Tracy Bieger said… - Thanks! I guess I don't really lead worship with music, but I sing alto in the senior choir, and play flute for services every so often. The quiet time is hard with these two, but they are truly a blessing, and I learn a lot about God just through them!
- At 7:20pm on December 30, 2008,
Amber Kalina said…
- Thanks. It's good to be on! I'm so excited to read through my whole Bible and get more in touch with God!
I love singing God's word!
- At 3:27pm on October 2, 2008,
Erik Meyer said… - Regarding your "fundamentalists" comment --
I think it is perfectly fair for us to say that fundamentalists are "wrong." Although it may make me seem harsh, closed-minded, or rigid, I firmly believe that Lutherans need to be Lutherans, and not buy into the culture of fundamentalism. I truly believe that they have been corrosive to our beliefs and are hurting the worldwide Christian cause.
The root of the problem is that Christian fundamentalism "feels good", which is why it is popular, especially among the recently converted or "born again" Christians. I firmly believe we are called as Christians -- we don't "choose Jesus" the way we choose Pepsi over Coke. This is the work of the Holy Spirit our duty is to respond to its call and do its work on earth. It feels good to "choose Jesus" because that appears to put the spiritual power into our hands - not true, it is in God's hands.
Similarly, when fundamentalists wage their "war against sin" they totally ignore the grace of God through the cross. By elevating themselves by condemning other sinners, they feel good about what they believe -- and that leaves the entire world with an incorrect image of Christians. We are called to bear the cross - God's work on earth is not supposed to be easy. It is a burden, a response to the burden Jesus bore for us.
I know I'm "preaching to the choir" here - you know what I'm saying, so sorry to pontificate... however, I really think we Lutherans need to stand firm for what is right, and not allow our faith to be associated with fundamentalism.
So, if you think I'm a total lunatic, please tell me! (I also firmly believe in open conversation and communication.)
- At 7:36am on September 13, 2008,
allison reno said… - lisa,
pastor called me and told me to use the NIV version of the bible for this sunday . just in case you wanted to know which version i would be using. peace be with you. see you sunday
- At 7:25pm on September 6, 2008,
Michelle Flaherty said…
- Funny story... I can't read a lick of music... And I am 100% self taught... So as far as pursuing my music... I can't really go to college for it... However I did start a band which performed to raise money for world hunger (www.myspace.com/unspokensacrificemusic) we played for a year and our last concert was just a few weeks ago... I love the music ministry thing... That's the fun part about music!
I plan on going to college for art ed and art therapy... I think that'll be interesting... And fulfilling... God will call and I will follow...
- At 4:08pm on September 6, 2008,
Michelle Flaherty said…
- It's a small world after all!
Great names! How cool!
Glad you liked my music... I need to add more... Haven't been able to seeing as my laptop had an oopsie and it seems to have resulted in a motherboard that no longer functions... So I've been borrowing my mom's laptop... Anyhoo, I just purchased me a nice shiny new HP and I think I am in love! lol. Now I can start youtubing again! YAY!
I'm in the process if writing a new song about freedom and flight... And I want to cover Melissa Etheridge's song "Message To Myself" off of her new album... They'll be up within the next few weeks I hope!
Thanks for the positive feedback! You write too?
- At 5:26am on September 6, 2008,
allison reno said…
- lisa,
don't forget to bring your bible tomarow I will be doing something a little radical. see you sunday
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