Thanks to everyone who made it to SW Hills Baptist Church in Beaverton, OR this past weekend.  And thanks to all who prayed for us!

We believe the Lord is using this 2-day conference to AWAKEN His people to the beauty and truth of God’s distinct design in manhood and womanhood…AFFIRM the institution of and honor due marriage…and issue a call to AMEND our lives accordingly on the courtship road…

“When I was a child, I spoke like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child.  When I became a man, I gave up childish ways.” 1 Corinthians 13:11

When we were young children, it was perfectly normal and expected.  But we leave some things behind as we get older, right?

The security and comfort we once sought in blankets and thumbs (and a stuffed puppy named Jack - ie my son Benjamin) now comes through…..well…. where do we run to for security and comfort?

Good question isn’t it?

As I’ve (grown up?), I’ve replaced such “juvenile” attachments as blankets and thumbs with these:

1. Food

2. Sleep

3. Money (economy?)

4. TV/Internet

5. Approval of others

6. Clothes/Image

7. _____________ (WHAT COULD YOU ADD?)

Does Getting older = Giving up childish ways?

WARNING:  Not in terms of our spiritual growth.

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“Oh, taste and see that the LORD is good!  Blessed is the man who takes refuge in Him!” - Psalm 34:8

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I could get much more specific obviously, for example… under “food” - how about being more specific and saying…”ice cream”.  As crazy as it seems, the truth is, ANYTHING can become an idol attachment we run to for security and comfort other than Christ alone…and this should not be.

May we be like David and know the goodness of God and the blessing of taking refuge in Him!

Moment of transparency…what’s your list?

This is just too good a video to pass up… I had to break my blogging silence (sorry) with this (you’re welcome).

It’s worth all the 270 seconds (4min. 30 sec.).

Thoughts?