In the last few years there has been an obvious push towards "God-centeredness" in different ministries. For some churches and ministries this was a genuine cry, but now it seems that the terms "God-centered," and "Christ-centered" are only cliche; the latest lingo in a long line of "purpose" statements. Who is not going to say that their church is not "God-centered"?
All of that to say this: we have moved! I am now serving in a church in southwest AR. How did i get so much stuff in just four years? Moving stinks! So how can moving have a God-centered approach? How can i glorify God in a real way as i unpack an endless number of boxes? To be honest, it is tough. Everything is unsettled; we are having to learn new people, new places. We are having to pay two sets of bills for the first month; we are having to get cable, internet, etc installed with all those start up fees. All of this can get overwhelming for me and my wife. Enter the Gospel; Enter the Altogether Lovely; Enter my "Tardy Joy" as Augustine labeled Him. I am reminded once again that in the midst of confusion and chaos and boxes, there is only one Rock, only one sure thing. I hope you get the providential opportunity to relish in the Famous One after a week of instability. Do not let the pursuit of God in everything you do become only a banner that you wave around. Stop waving for a while and start living it in the quiet moments of your time here.
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aww - i hope the move went well and that you are meeting some wonderful new friends - maybe you can post some pix of your new place sometime - or just e-mail them :) i'd love to see where ya'll live
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