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I just got this from Max Lucado's newsletter, wanted to share
I think this can apply to many of us, regardless of religon. Even being crunchy or AP, it's nice to have a friend
Quote:
HEALTHY HABITS ----
by Max Lucado
After I did my part at a conference in Boston, I did something very spiritual: I went to a Boston Celtics basketball game. I couldn't resist. Boston Gardens is a stadium I'd wanted to see since I was a kid. Besides, Boston was playing my favorite team, the San Antonio
Spurs.
As I took my seat, it occurred to me that I might be the only Spurs fan in the crowd. I'd be wise to be quiet. But that was hard to do. I contained myself for a few moments, but that's all. By the end of the
first quarter I was letting out solo war whoops every time the Spurs
would score.
People were beginning to turn and look. Risky stuff, this
voice-in-the-wilderness routine.
That's when I noticed I had a friend across the aisle. He, too, applauded the Spurs. When I clapped, he clapped. I had a partner. We buoyed each other. I felt better.
At the end of the quarter I gave him the thumbs-up. He gave it back. He was only a teenager. No matter. We were united by the higher bond of
fellowship.
That's one reason for the church. All week you cheer for the visiting team. You applaud the success of the One the world opposes. You stand when everyone sits and sit when everyone stands.
At some point you need support. You need to be with folks who cheer when you do. You need what the Bible calls fellowship. And you need it every week. After all, you can only go so long before you think about joining the crowd.
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~Meg~ teacher, podcaster, but mostly sahm to my trio of little women (4, 6, 17)wife to Mr Big and dog-ma to Indy the crazy miniature golden retriever
We have had his children's books around here for years but I just (yesterday) started reading one of his books for adults and I really am getting a LOT out of it.
Thanks for sharing this....it is so timely for me right now.
Michelle
__________________ "If it (salvation) is based solely on following rules, then it isn't grace via faith in Jesus Christ"
It makes me so grateful for my curch. I may not always agree with my brithers and sisters in church about political issues and other things, but I know we support each other in spiritual matters. They give me a lot of strength.
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