Windows On The Soul

" I'm as old as my tongue and a little bit older than my teeth " was my dear old grandfather's reply whenever we kids asked him his age. It is true though, that we measure ourselves in different ways by celebrating anniversaries and birthdays. Today, nine of our young people take a further step in their experience of spiritual rebirth. The bible is very strong on anniversaries. The Hebrew year is signposted with festivals, holy convocations, times for special worship, thanksgiving, offerings and rejoicing for what God has done. The Christian Church still keeps two of those ancient festivals - Passover (Easter) and Pentecost and added its own special remembrance in Christmas. But it's a pity we don't celebrate our personal spiritual rebirthdays like our natural birthdays (imho). Celebrate!!! ----xxxXxxx---- Lev.23:4 "These are the feasts of the Lord, even Holy convocations which you shall proclaim in their season." Jn.3:5 "Je...

If you weren't at the evening service a couple of weeks ago to see 50 of our young people, fresh back from camp, arms linked, singing God's praise, you missed out on a great soul stirring night. Yet our children grow up so quickly. In a matter of 5 years or less, a thriving church can go into decline if there is no on-going flow through from nursery, pre-school, primary, juniors to youth groups. But even with the best Christian parenting, our children must become children of God in their own right - God has no Grandchildren . They must discover for them-selves God's salvation. So continue to pray for the youth and children’s leaders and teachers at all levels. The children of today are the church leaders of tomorrow. ----xxxXxxx---- Pr.15:20 "A wise son makes his father glad, but a foolish man despises his mother" Ecl.12:1 "Remember your creator in the days of your youth" Pr.29:5 "The rod and reproof bring wisdom. A child left...