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09-15-2007, 04:40 PM
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The Uniqueness of Pentecost...
As I was preparing supper, the words of Bro. Urshan when introducing Bro. Jeff Arnold at BOTT years ago rang in my spirit, "The uniquesness of Pentecost..."
The elder was referring to Bro. A's verbiage and how we all don't need to sound the same to have our place.
As I pondered these words, "The uniqueness of Pentecost, " I thought of how true this is...so many opinions and experiences.
Many of us have a long and trusted history in the Church, while others are the first and perhaps only members of their family Sanctified. And yet in this, none can claim superiority based on heritage...we are all equal in status, realizing it is not the way we start as much as how we end up that will count in the end.
We have such a diversity of conviction and approach to everything from dress to outreach to local church structure to goodness knows what. And yet we are part of the same Body of believers...called out and Sanctified unto Him.
I am grateful for the diversity. I have learned from your experiences and views and welcome them. And while some views may appear to be a trifle more whacky than another, whacky is in the eye of the beholder I suppose.
Our past expereinces weigh into this heavily, for I can only base my opinion on my experience.
Diversity...it sets us apart from the norm in that the Church has always made room for it, at least in my humble opinion.
I rather like the uniqueness of Pentecost...do you?!
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09-15-2007, 04:48 PM
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I love our diversity ... some however have mistaken unity for uniformity.
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09-15-2007, 04:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Barb
As I was preparing supper, the words of Bro. Urshan when introducing Bro. Jeff Arnold at BOTT years ago rang in my spirit, "The uniquesness of Pentecost..."
The elder was referring to Bro. A's verbiage and how we all don't need to sound the same to have our place.
As I pondered these words, "The uniqueness of Pentecost, " I thought of how true this is...so many opinions and experiences.
Many of us have a long and trusted history in the Church, while others are the first and perhaps only members of their family Sanctified. And yet in this, none can claim superiority based on heritage...we are all equal in status, realizing it is not the way we start as much as how we end up that will count in the end.
We have such a diversity of conviction and approach to everything from dress to outreach to local church structure to goodness knows what. And yet we are part of the same Body of believers...called out and Sanctified unto Him.
I am grateful for the diversity. I have learned from your experiences and views and welcome them. And while some views may appear to be a trifle more whacky than another, whacky is in the eye of the beholder I suppose.
Our past expereinces weigh into this heavily, for I can only base my opinion on my experience.
Diversity...it sets us apart from the norm in that the Church has always made room for it, at least in my humble opinion.
I rather like the uniqueness of Pentecost...do you?!
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Can't we all just get along???
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09-15-2007, 04:56 PM
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Ever notice how David's mighty men all defeated the enemy in their own unique way?
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Psa 119:165 (KJV) 165 Great peace have they which love thy law: and nothing shall offend them.
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09-15-2007, 04:57 PM
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Ever notice how David's might men all defeated the enemy in their own unique way?
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09-15-2007, 05:02 PM
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Barb, I just gotta ask, What was it you are preparing supper?
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09-15-2007, 05:02 PM
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Go read and you might learn sump'n.......... 
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Psa 119:165 (KJV) 165 Great peace have they which love thy law: and nothing shall offend them.
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09-15-2007, 05:07 PM
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Barb, I just gotta ask, What was it you are preparing supper?
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Red Potato Salad and grilled Brats & Polish Sausage...mmmmgood... 
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09-15-2007, 05:08 PM
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Red Potato Salad and grilled Brats & Polish Sausage...mmmmgood... |
Brats yuck....Polish Mmmmmmm......
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Psa 119:165 (KJV) 165 Great peace have they which love thy law: and nothing shall offend them.
"Do not believe everthing you read on the internet" - Abe Lincoln
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09-15-2007, 05:15 PM
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Can't we all just get along???
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I understand you are being facetious, but I will answer seriously and sincerely.
The uniquesness of Pentecost makes us one in the bonds of peace and love, Blood and Name, yet diverse in view, conviction and opinion.
But in this, there should never be a time when we cannot wrap an arm around a brother or sister with a spirit of grace and mercy.
When my view, conviction or opinion cannot be expressed without rancor, there is not something wrong with you.
The problem lies within me...
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