These are some reflections on attending the recent Voice of the Apostles conference in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. (The web site for the event is here: https://voa2016.com/) There were some consistent themes, as well as some familiar emphases.
What I noticed most was the theme of the importance of having a personal encounter with God. The worship times were wonderful (though a bit louder than they should have been, IMHO). The sessions were never a waste of time (though some went longer than needed, again IMHO). But all in all, I'm glad we went.
I'll summarize a few other key teachings I found helpful first, and then talk about having an encounter. The other thoughts are some of the fruit of a life-style of encounter. If you find those helpful, as I do, they may spur you on to seek a deeper encounter with God yourself.
Tuesday, October 25, 2016
Tuesday, October 11, 2016
Either / Or, or More?
As US citizens look at the upcoming election, we are told, over and over and over again, that there are only two choices: Trump or Clinton and that every other vote is simply throwing a vote away, because no one else has a chance of getting elected.
I'd like to challenge that thinking.
Before I do, let me say to all those who are committed to one candidate or the other, that these are my personal thoughts and I'm not trying to change your mind, so much as asking that you understand mine. Maybe you will change your mind, and I think that could be a good thing for you and me, and possibly our nation.
Secondly, you should not assume that if I restricted my vote to just one candidate that I'd vote for the same candidate you would. I have Christian friends (real ones, not just the Facebook kind) on both sides of this election, and I respect their positions. Which is to say, my inclination to vote for a third party candidate may not rob a vote from the candidate you support.
I'd like to challenge that thinking.
Before I do, let me say to all those who are committed to one candidate or the other, that these are my personal thoughts and I'm not trying to change your mind, so much as asking that you understand mine. Maybe you will change your mind, and I think that could be a good thing for you and me, and possibly our nation.
Secondly, you should not assume that if I restricted my vote to just one candidate that I'd vote for the same candidate you would. I have Christian friends (real ones, not just the Facebook kind) on both sides of this election, and I respect their positions. Which is to say, my inclination to vote for a third party candidate may not rob a vote from the candidate you support.
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