tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5746468652435913462.post829159795491764510..comments2023-09-20T09:39:24.282-04:00Comments on Spirit in the Wild Wood: Unitydedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04110715735805987539noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5746468652435913462.post-26585774539592508102009-07-03T21:09:23.904-04:002009-07-03T21:09:23.904-04:00I am reminded of a passage toward the end of "...I am reminded of a passage toward the end of "Mere Christianity" where Lewis commented that those who were closest to the center of their denomination or faith group often had more in common and got along better with each other than with those who were at the edges. (I know, I should look it up, but I'm tired; I also have a cut on the tip of my right index finger that is making typing difficult) Over the years I have met people who were Christians first and then Catholic, Baptist, Presbyterian, Church or Christ or whatever; but too many are Catholic, Baptist,etc. first and Christians second.postmodern redneckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07279009105618761553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5746468652435913462.post-84930422434390703702009-07-02T06:31:25.175-04:002009-07-02T06:31:25.175-04:00Thanks for commenting, Craig. I think you may be t...Thanks for commenting, Craig. I think you may be the most faithful reader of the blog.<br /><br />James tells us that if we are involved in a quarrel, it is because we cannot obtain what we want. Certainly this is true, and why a hostile environment reduces quarrels. When necessity overrides wants, there is nothing to gain through argument.<br /><br />If we are living for Him instead of ourselves, it is profitable to release what we want, because we trust He will accomplish His will, which we know will be the best.dedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04110715735805987539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5746468652435913462.post-24942489694938369352009-07-01T13:19:43.480-04:002009-07-01T13:19:43.480-04:00Thanks for the insights ded,
As you know, I think...Thanks for the insights ded,<br /><br />As you know, I think a lot about unity and am concerned that there is so much in fighting amongst those of us who name Jesus as our Savior. I have found, like you, that there's more unity than there might appear to be. On a hostile mission field many of the things we fight about here seem unimportant.craig v.http://craigvick.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.com