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Written by Pastor Neil Awbrey
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Saturday, 04 October 2008 |
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“Who among you is wise and understanding? Let him show by his good behavior his deeds in the gentleness of wisdom.” (James 3:13) How do you know if you or someone else is a wise person? Gump was right: “Stupid is a stupid does.” Apparently, the reverse is also true: “Wisdom is as wisdom does.” We all need wisdom, and we are called to walk with the wise so their lives will influence ours, and we are called to be wise, for “He who is wise wins souls.” (Prov. 11:30). How do we know wisdom when we see it? Here is a clue: look for gentleness. (Matt. 11:29). If there is arrogance and pride, you are seeing the root of the “wisdom” which is from below. There is a way which seems right to man, but ends in destruction. (Prov. 12:15; 14:12) |
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Written by Pastor Neil Awbrey
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Saturday, 27 September 2008 |
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“For we all stumble in many ways. If anyone does not stumble in what he says, he is a perfect man, able to bridle the whole body as well. But no one can tame the tongue; it is a restless evil and full of deadly poison.” (James 3:3:2,8). |
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Written by Pastor Neil Awbrey
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Saturday, 13 September 2008 |
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“For just as the body without the spirit is dead, so also faith without works is dead.” (James 2:26) “I feel we owe a debt of gratitude to all the men and women of the past who through their faith, love and devotion have given us this rich history. May we ever strive to be worthy. (Millard Eidson, Glenloch’s History, July 1983)
This Sunday is homecoming at Glenloch, and in light of 108 years of existence, I am reflecting on the importance of remembering and appreciating our faith-filled history and the contribution of the lives of faith which have gone before us. (This week of course also marks the seventh anniversary of the 9/11 2001 attacks, and maybe you have seen Obama and McCain together this week in New York honoring those who lost their lives, reminding us that there are certain events which transcend political parties and campaign differences.) History is vitally important, and as we reflect on our history we do so with gratitude, humility and appreciation – as well as hopefully learning and growing from the study of history.
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