As we move from a month considering consumerism and its affects on us, there is an area that I believe needs to be pondered. Household financial indebtedness has risen to record levels. We are spending more than we make or have invested. I’ve been pondering how much this is reflected in the spiritual lives of Christians.
Are we making enough spiritual capital? Have we invested enough into our spiritual lives that we can continue to make the withdrawals our lives demand? Are there Christians on the verge of spiritual bankruptcy? Am I there, or close to there, or on my way there?
This month we will be looking at key investment areas for our spiritual lives. It is imperative that we have the spiritual capital as the world moves forward towards its end. Jesus asked a question that constantly challenges me in this way: “Nevertheless, when the Son of Man comes, will He really find faith on the earth?” (Luke 18:8, NKJV)
There is a passage in Hebrews that I want to end this brief, but hopefully catalytic, pondering with. Now is not the time to coast in our Christianity. We must be serious about our spirituality. Consider the verse on the front of this bulletin and make sure we are storing up treasure in heaven (Mt. 6:19-20).
Therefore, brethren, having boldness to enter the Holiest by the blood of Jesus, by a new and living way which He consecrated for us, through the veil, that is, His flesh, and having a High Priest over the house of God, let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water. Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful. And let us consider one another in order to stir up love and good works, not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as is the manner of some, but exhorting one another, and so much the more as you see the Day approaching. (Hebrews 10:19-25)
Journeying with you,
Pastor Merril
Thoughts from Freedom Centre Church's pastoral staff to encourage and/or challenge you.
Wednesday, 10 April 2013
Tuesday, 12 March 2013
March 2013 2.0 - Have You Rolled Up Your Rim® Today?
So, this is Canada in the middle of March. Many Canadians are involved in their favourite pastime — rrrrrolling up the rim to win®. Yes, so many of us are hitting the drive-thru and checking to see what we have won. Many times us Christians are told to please pray again (I know, it says play, but be honest -- you pray before you roll the rim) and we dutifully do that.
My thoughts are about what we do with this process. Are you so excited about the prospect of winning that you dump out your coffee and roll up the rim without even drinking it? No, that would be ridiculous. Ok, let’s drink the coffee first. Now, are you so excited for winning a free coffee that you run out in the middle of your work, leaving your boss and your business to fend for themselves, while you go and turn in your coupon? Nope: something wrong there too. So, what do you do? You drink your coffee, get your coupon and then turn it when it is convenient and appropriate to do so.
So, what are you trying to tell me Pastor Merril? I’m saying that sometimes Holy Spirit empowered, prophetic people dump out their coffee and run off in the middle of something else that is happening just to hand in a coupon to someone, which they could receive and turn in at another time. I can understand the excitement of giving someone a prophecy or word of knowledge or word of wisdom just as much as handing someone the Rav-4 coupon that you rolled up on your coffee cup. However, it is impolite and even can be rude to dump out the cup of coffee that God has been asking you to drink or to interrupt the conversation He is having with everyone just to run off and hand someone a coupon. Our personal agendas, desires or passions do not trump God’s plans for a group event (see Luke 14:16-24).
If God is speaking to you something that you need to pass on to someone else, while in the middle of worship or a sermon for example, then note it internally or externally (paper, smartphone, etc.) and wait for the proper time to pass it on. You could even ask the Lord to deepen what He is speaking while continuing to worship, or whatever else is happening. Allow what God is speaking to you to actually affect you so that you don’t simply deliver it like it is just some coupon but let it actually be rooted in the power of relationship. Also watch for times in group settings where a declaration, proclamation, prophecy or prayer is appropriate to be given to someone, but be mindful to not interrupt what God is doing in you and others.
In 2012, 64% of 911 calls in Edmonton were not emergencies. The majority of prophetic messages that prophetic people receive are not emergencies. Wait for the appropriate moment and still be the Holy Spirit empowered, prophetic people God still wants us all to be.
Journeying with you, Pastor Merril
My thoughts are about what we do with this process. Are you so excited about the prospect of winning that you dump out your coffee and roll up the rim without even drinking it? No, that would be ridiculous. Ok, let’s drink the coffee first. Now, are you so excited for winning a free coffee that you run out in the middle of your work, leaving your boss and your business to fend for themselves, while you go and turn in your coupon? Nope: something wrong there too. So, what do you do? You drink your coffee, get your coupon and then turn it when it is convenient and appropriate to do so.
So, what are you trying to tell me Pastor Merril? I’m saying that sometimes Holy Spirit empowered, prophetic people dump out their coffee and run off in the middle of something else that is happening just to hand in a coupon to someone, which they could receive and turn in at another time. I can understand the excitement of giving someone a prophecy or word of knowledge or word of wisdom just as much as handing someone the Rav-4 coupon that you rolled up on your coffee cup. However, it is impolite and even can be rude to dump out the cup of coffee that God has been asking you to drink or to interrupt the conversation He is having with everyone just to run off and hand someone a coupon. Our personal agendas, desires or passions do not trump God’s plans for a group event (see Luke 14:16-24).
If God is speaking to you something that you need to pass on to someone else, while in the middle of worship or a sermon for example, then note it internally or externally (paper, smartphone, etc.) and wait for the proper time to pass it on. You could even ask the Lord to deepen what He is speaking while continuing to worship, or whatever else is happening. Allow what God is speaking to you to actually affect you so that you don’t simply deliver it like it is just some coupon but let it actually be rooted in the power of relationship. Also watch for times in group settings where a declaration, proclamation, prophecy or prayer is appropriate to be given to someone, but be mindful to not interrupt what God is doing in you and others.
In 2012, 64% of 911 calls in Edmonton were not emergencies. The majority of prophetic messages that prophetic people receive are not emergencies. Wait for the appropriate moment and still be the Holy Spirit empowered, prophetic people God still wants us all to be.
Journeying with you, Pastor Merril
Thursday, 28 February 2013
March 2013 - Easter Rocks!
Easter is early this year. We will be celebrating it on the last day of March. Of the many holidays (holy-days) that appear on our calendar, this is the supreme event for followers of Christ. This is the World Cup of Christian holidays. And yet … it often isn’t celebrated by Christians in that manner. Christmas is the king of holidays for most Christians in our North American culture. Why is that?
We need to own up to a consumerism that can corrupt and co-opt our walk with Christ. There is a degree of self-interest that enjoys a baby born in a manger more than a death and resurrection. The gift-giving theme of Christmas is far more marketable than the self-sacrificing death of Good Friday. How much of this consumer mentality actually causes us to celebrate Christmas over Easter?
Christmas is comparatively nothing without Easter. Jesus knew He was born to die for us. Christmas without Easter is like any other visit by royalty — brief and exciting but without lasting merit. Jesus’ death, burial and resurrection are at the heart of Christianity. Paul preached Christ and Him crucified (1 Cor. 1:23, 2:2). Paul knew that all of life revolved around being crucified with Christ and Christ living through him (Gal. 2:20; Phil. 3:10).
I pray that by the end of March, we will be celebrating Easter like never before — not with a new consumerism but with a new heart. I pray we will be able to separate the consumeristic influence of the world from our Christianity. I look forward to a passionate pursuit of God that would reveal Christ’s Passion to those around us. I’m excited to see the stone of consumerism rolled away from our lives and Jesus breaking forth.
Journeying with you,
Pastor Merril
We need to own up to a consumerism that can corrupt and co-opt our walk with Christ. There is a degree of self-interest that enjoys a baby born in a manger more than a death and resurrection. The gift-giving theme of Christmas is far more marketable than the self-sacrificing death of Good Friday. How much of this consumer mentality actually causes us to celebrate Christmas over Easter?
Christmas is comparatively nothing without Easter. Jesus knew He was born to die for us. Christmas without Easter is like any other visit by royalty — brief and exciting but without lasting merit. Jesus’ death, burial and resurrection are at the heart of Christianity. Paul preached Christ and Him crucified (1 Cor. 1:23, 2:2). Paul knew that all of life revolved around being crucified with Christ and Christ living through him (Gal. 2:20; Phil. 3:10).
I pray that by the end of March, we will be celebrating Easter like never before — not with a new consumerism but with a new heart. I pray we will be able to separate the consumeristic influence of the world from our Christianity. I look forward to a passionate pursuit of God that would reveal Christ’s Passion to those around us. I’m excited to see the stone of consumerism rolled away from our lives and Jesus breaking forth.
Journeying with you,
Pastor Merril
February 2013 - Unity
As I was pondering about my pondering … that is what I do when I work on these :) … I couldn’t get my mind off of the informational meeting we had on January 20th to discuss the finances. I must admit that what you (this church, this body) displayed at the meeting was amazing and inspiring. More was accomplished in that meeting than is represented by the offering from that morning and the Sunday following. You showed such great unity of faith and purpose—more than I have ever seen here in the more than thirteen years that I have been part of this body. True unity as a body a significant key to seeing God’s blessing, provision, power and glory at the Freedom Centre. Look at some Scriptures: (all from the NKJV with my underlining)
It is vital as we move forward that we keep this unity. I know that God this is important to God and that He is watching over it. Much of Paul’s motivation in writing his first letter to the Corinthians is rooted in dealing with dishonour and disunity. Following close after the quote above from the end of Acts 4, we read at the beginning of Acts 5 how God dealt with those who would bring dishonour and disunity at the crucial moment where His blessing, provision, power and glory were being released in the church.
God is doing a great work here. We are moving into more things that have never fully come to pass at the Freedom Centre. As we advance, let us be careful about unity, just as Paul wrote:
Therefore I, a prisoner for serving the Lord, beg you to lead a life worthy of your calling, for you have been called by God. Always be humble and gentle. Be patient with each other, making allowance for each other’s faults because of your love. Make every effort to keep yourselves united in the Spirit, binding yourselves together with peace. (Ephesians 4:1-3, NLT)
Journeying with you, Pastor Merril
- Behold, how good and how pleasant it is
For brethren to dwell together in unity!
…
For there the Lord commanded the blessing—
Life forevermore. (Psalm 133) - Now the multitude of those who believed were of one heart and one soul; neither did anyone say that any of the things he possessed was his own, but they had all things in common. And with great power the apostles gave witness to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus. And great grace was upon them all. Nor was there anyone among them who lacked; for all who were possessors of lands or houses sold them, and brought the proceeds of the things that were sold, and laid them at the apostles’ feet; and they distributed to each as anyone had need. (Acts 4:32-35)
- I do not pray for these alone, but also for those who will believe in Me through their word; that they all may be one, as You, Father, are in Me, and I in You; that they also may be one in Us, that the world may believe that You sent Me. And the glory which You gave Me I have given them, that they may be one just as We are one: I in them, and You in Me; that they may be made perfect in one, and that the world may know that You have sent Me, and have loved them as You have loved Me. (John 17:20-23 — Jesus praying)
It is vital as we move forward that we keep this unity. I know that God this is important to God and that He is watching over it. Much of Paul’s motivation in writing his first letter to the Corinthians is rooted in dealing with dishonour and disunity. Following close after the quote above from the end of Acts 4, we read at the beginning of Acts 5 how God dealt with those who would bring dishonour and disunity at the crucial moment where His blessing, provision, power and glory were being released in the church.
God is doing a great work here. We are moving into more things that have never fully come to pass at the Freedom Centre. As we advance, let us be careful about unity, just as Paul wrote:
Therefore I, a prisoner for serving the Lord, beg you to lead a life worthy of your calling, for you have been called by God. Always be humble and gentle. Be patient with each other, making allowance for each other’s faults because of your love. Make every effort to keep yourselves united in the Spirit, binding yourselves together with peace. (Ephesians 4:1-3, NLT)
Journeying with you, Pastor Merril
Saturday, 29 December 2012
January 2013 - Worlds in Crisis
Crisis. Not normally a word we like to have describe our situation. We tend to see this word by the definition: "a dramatic emotional or circumstantial upheaval in a person's life." Seems like something to be avoided. However, we may be missing another part of the definition: "a stage in a sequence of events at which the trend of all future events, especially for better or for worse, is determined; turning point"; or "a condition of instability or danger, as in social, economic, political, or international affairs, leading to a decisive change." (all definitions from dictionary.com)
North American culture is often seen to be pursuing pleasure but for many it is more about avoiding pain. I remember seeing a movie in which the main character is seen taking pills early in the story to handle what he thought were panic attacks; only to discover later that they were suppressing super-human abilities he had. I'm not a pain seeker but could it be that the attempt to avoid it has actually robbed us of the things God desires for our lives? The very change we desire that will determine a different and better future is often sitting in the midst of crisis.
Consider the following verses:
The United States government is in "crisis mode." They are quickly approaching the "fiscal cliff" and most are trying to avoid it. Some actually want to see what happens if the fiscal cliff provisions within their laws go into effect. They believe that both deep spending cuts and tax increases are what the US needs. Many see these provisions as too painful for the nation to endure without entering another recession. The reality is not whether a crisis can be avoided. Crisis really is about the decision.
Crisis is actually a Greek word. It appears 48 times in the KJV New Testament and is translated as "judgement" 41 times--normally in relation to the judgement of God. Krisis (κρίσις) is decision. The tribulations, trials, sufferings and problems that we face can bring us to crisis points--points of making life-changing decisions. You may wonder why you seem to repeat some difficulty in your life. I would suggest you consider whether God is calling you to a meaningful decision that will change your course in a way He desires. You may be encountering a new trial in your life. As I was working on this pondering several people have encountered, or faced the possibility of, the death of a loved one. This puts people in the place of having to make decisions for the future. Many others are facing crises of different sorts or types.
This pondering is not what I thought I would be saying at the beginning of 2013. I chose to write on this because there are many people facing their own choices who need to be encouraged to choose faith and life. Moses final challenge to the Israelites was to choose life in obeying God's voice (Deu. 30:19-20). Joshua's challenge to serve The Lord was the same in the valley at Shechem (Josh. 24:15). Sometimes our decisions are for life-giving change, while others are for life-sustaining steadfastness in the decisions we have already made. Go into 2013 having already made right decisions and sticking to them. These decisions will help you in continuing to make the right decisions with the help of the Judge (Is. 11:4; 2 Tim. 4:8).
Journeying with you, Pastor Merril
North American culture is often seen to be pursuing pleasure but for many it is more about avoiding pain. I remember seeing a movie in which the main character is seen taking pills early in the story to handle what he thought were panic attacks; only to discover later that they were suppressing super-human abilities he had. I'm not a pain seeker but could it be that the attempt to avoid it has actually robbed us of the things God desires for our lives? The very change we desire that will determine a different and better future is often sitting in the midst of crisis.
Consider the following verses:
- strengthening the souls of the disciples, encouraging them to continue in the faith, and saying, "Through many tribulations we must enter the kingdom of God." (Acts 14:22, NASB)
- But he who received the seed on stony places, this is he who hears the word and immediately receives it with joy; yet he has no root in himself, but endures only for a while. For when tribulation or persecution arises because of the word, immediately he stumbles. (Matt. 13:20-21, NKJV)
- "I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world." (John 16:33, NLT)
- We can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and trials, for we know that they help us develop endurance. (Rom. 5:3, NLT)
- My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing. (Jas. 1:2-4, NKJV)
The United States government is in "crisis mode." They are quickly approaching the "fiscal cliff" and most are trying to avoid it. Some actually want to see what happens if the fiscal cliff provisions within their laws go into effect. They believe that both deep spending cuts and tax increases are what the US needs. Many see these provisions as too painful for the nation to endure without entering another recession. The reality is not whether a crisis can be avoided. Crisis really is about the decision.
Crisis is actually a Greek word. It appears 48 times in the KJV New Testament and is translated as "judgement" 41 times--normally in relation to the judgement of God. Krisis (κρίσις) is decision. The tribulations, trials, sufferings and problems that we face can bring us to crisis points--points of making life-changing decisions. You may wonder why you seem to repeat some difficulty in your life. I would suggest you consider whether God is calling you to a meaningful decision that will change your course in a way He desires. You may be encountering a new trial in your life. As I was working on this pondering several people have encountered, or faced the possibility of, the death of a loved one. This puts people in the place of having to make decisions for the future. Many others are facing crises of different sorts or types.
This pondering is not what I thought I would be saying at the beginning of 2013. I chose to write on this because there are many people facing their own choices who need to be encouraged to choose faith and life. Moses final challenge to the Israelites was to choose life in obeying God's voice (Deu. 30:19-20). Joshua's challenge to serve The Lord was the same in the valley at Shechem (Josh. 24:15). Sometimes our decisions are for life-giving change, while others are for life-sustaining steadfastness in the decisions we have already made. Go into 2013 having already made right decisions and sticking to them. These decisions will help you in continuing to make the right decisions with the help of the Judge (Is. 11:4; 2 Tim. 4:8).
Journeying with you, Pastor Merril
Thursday, 29 November 2012
December 2012 - His Increase
Merry Christmas! :)
“For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; ....” (Isaiah 9:6)
This is an often quoted Scripture at this time of year. I had actually been thinking of this passage before someone brought it to my attention last night. I knew then that the Lord was wanting us all to be aware of it.
Specifically, He wants us to be aware of the increase He has been and is bringing to us. Often, however, we look for increases in tangible ways before spiritual ways. We learn from Hebrews 11:2 that the things which are visible are firstly formed within the things that are invisible. In 1 Corinthians 5:7 we are reminded that we must walk by faith and not by sight. The increase in the spiritual/unseen that God had brought to Freedom Centre has been confirmed to me by a few people.
This is an important declaration as we conclude our series on the core values and mission statement of the church. These are not simply platitudes: these are spiritual frameworks that God is building on the foundation of Jesus. Generosity, Truth, Freedom, Servanthood, Worship, Grace, Power, Inspiration, Honour, Prayer, Impartation, and Vision, along with God’s mission for this church, have all been spiritually established here.
Look at more than the first couples phrases but at the two verses of Isaiah 9:
For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given;
And the government will be upon His shoulder.
And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor,
Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
Of the increase of His government and peace There will be no end,
Upon the throne of David and over His kingdom,
To order it and establish it with judgment and justice
From that time forward, even forever.
The zeal of the Lord of hosts will perform this. (Isaiah 9:6-7 - NKJV)
Jesus is establishing and increasing His rule in authority and power (government) at the Freedom Centre and it will increase without end. Coming to the conclusion of this series is by no means the conclusion of what Jesus is doing in our midst. I look forward to the continued increase. I look forward to the invisible becoming visible.
Bless you this Christmas! Bless you for 2013!
Journeying with you, Pastor Merril
“For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; ....” (Isaiah 9:6)
This is an often quoted Scripture at this time of year. I had actually been thinking of this passage before someone brought it to my attention last night. I knew then that the Lord was wanting us all to be aware of it.
Specifically, He wants us to be aware of the increase He has been and is bringing to us. Often, however, we look for increases in tangible ways before spiritual ways. We learn from Hebrews 11:2 that the things which are visible are firstly formed within the things that are invisible. In 1 Corinthians 5:7 we are reminded that we must walk by faith and not by sight. The increase in the spiritual/unseen that God had brought to Freedom Centre has been confirmed to me by a few people.
This is an important declaration as we conclude our series on the core values and mission statement of the church. These are not simply platitudes: these are spiritual frameworks that God is building on the foundation of Jesus. Generosity, Truth, Freedom, Servanthood, Worship, Grace, Power, Inspiration, Honour, Prayer, Impartation, and Vision, along with God’s mission for this church, have all been spiritually established here.
Look at more than the first couples phrases but at the two verses of Isaiah 9:
Jesus is establishing and increasing His rule in authority and power (government) at the Freedom Centre and it will increase without end. Coming to the conclusion of this series is by no means the conclusion of what Jesus is doing in our midst. I look forward to the continued increase. I look forward to the invisible becoming visible.
Bless you this Christmas! Bless you for 2013!
Journeying with you, Pastor Merril
Thursday, 25 October 2012
November 2012 - Order and the Organic
I’ve had a question, a pondering, that has been running through my mind for some time now and which I would like to ask you: Which came first, the chicken or the egg? It’s an old question but a relevant one. Literal biblical creationism would view it as the chicken being first. However, that simple answer is not where this question is leading. The question is whether order comes before life or vise versa.
Let’s consider some biblical pointers to the answer to this question before taking it a step further. There are examples of the order-first side: Adam was created from the dust of the earth before God breathed into him and he came to life; Solomon’s temple was created and everything organized before God’s visible presence filled the temple; & Jesus said He was going ahead of us to prepare a place for us before we get there. On the life-first side you might have: the Spirit hovered over the waters while the earth was still without form; Israel existed as God’s nation prior to God giving order to their worship of Him; the church existed prior to the council at Jerusalem; & the church was moving in spiritual gifts before Paul put some parameters on it in First Corinthians. So, we are left with examples in both directions.
The reason I am pondering this is because there is a controversy for Charismatic/Pentecostal churches in relation to the “flow of the Spirit” in our midst. There are those on the life-first side that claim any structure or order that may be given by church leadership or the order-first camp will hinder that life by controlling it and “quenching the Spirit.” Those of the order-first side claim that the unhindered aspect of the life-first camp introduces “wild fire” that creates more chaos and destruction than it does life. The first complaint could be seen like being against the old Chinese practice of foot-binding, which, while claiming to beautify, created pain and diminished life. The second complaint could be seen like being against cancer, which is the result of unhindered life (the replication of cells) in the body and actually creates pain and diminishes life.
I want to be clear that I am not trying to point fingers at any individuals but deal with mindsets. How a person thinks does not necessarily indicate who that person is but can clearly affect how that person expresses themselves and their Christian life. Hard-line positions in either camp tend to get wrapped within personal senses of identity and destiny which can negate teachability and a sense of the corporate. Both extremes claim God is directing them and that the other is ultimately unspiritual and/or unbiblical. As a body we need to be aware of the validity that both sides can bring.
I would propose, therefore, that the organic involves order. Where there is life we always see order. If you are of the position that human life begins at conception, then you must also realize the order that DNA brings to that life. Neither life without order nor order without life are acceptable. They are intended to grow in synergy and synchronization with each other.
I know that this balanced approach may not satisfy either camp, but also believe it is where God would have us. It is more of a tightrope to walk and I would encourage you all to pray and support the church leaders in walking that tightrope. Ultimately it isn’t about the chicken or the egg but it is about the God who creates and operates life within order.
Journeying together with you, Pastor Merril
Let’s consider some biblical pointers to the answer to this question before taking it a step further. There are examples of the order-first side: Adam was created from the dust of the earth before God breathed into him and he came to life; Solomon’s temple was created and everything organized before God’s visible presence filled the temple; & Jesus said He was going ahead of us to prepare a place for us before we get there. On the life-first side you might have: the Spirit hovered over the waters while the earth was still without form; Israel existed as God’s nation prior to God giving order to their worship of Him; the church existed prior to the council at Jerusalem; & the church was moving in spiritual gifts before Paul put some parameters on it in First Corinthians. So, we are left with examples in both directions.
The reason I am pondering this is because there is a controversy for Charismatic/Pentecostal churches in relation to the “flow of the Spirit” in our midst. There are those on the life-first side that claim any structure or order that may be given by church leadership or the order-first camp will hinder that life by controlling it and “quenching the Spirit.” Those of the order-first side claim that the unhindered aspect of the life-first camp introduces “wild fire” that creates more chaos and destruction than it does life. The first complaint could be seen like being against the old Chinese practice of foot-binding, which, while claiming to beautify, created pain and diminished life. The second complaint could be seen like being against cancer, which is the result of unhindered life (the replication of cells) in the body and actually creates pain and diminishes life.
I want to be clear that I am not trying to point fingers at any individuals but deal with mindsets. How a person thinks does not necessarily indicate who that person is but can clearly affect how that person expresses themselves and their Christian life. Hard-line positions in either camp tend to get wrapped within personal senses of identity and destiny which can negate teachability and a sense of the corporate. Both extremes claim God is directing them and that the other is ultimately unspiritual and/or unbiblical. As a body we need to be aware of the validity that both sides can bring.
I would propose, therefore, that the organic involves order. Where there is life we always see order. If you are of the position that human life begins at conception, then you must also realize the order that DNA brings to that life. Neither life without order nor order without life are acceptable. They are intended to grow in synergy and synchronization with each other.
I know that this balanced approach may not satisfy either camp, but also believe it is where God would have us. It is more of a tightrope to walk and I would encourage you all to pray and support the church leaders in walking that tightrope. Ultimately it isn’t about the chicken or the egg but it is about the God who creates and operates life within order.
Journeying together with you, Pastor Merril
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