I know this quote is a day late and it won’t be accompanied by life updates, but I wanted to leave a quick word on the blog. I will work to get some notes on the blog this week, but will need to knock it out by tomorrow because Thrusday-Saturday is Adavance 09.
I have been reading a book entitled “Dear Timothy” by a collection of pastors. It is written from the perspective of the established pastor as Paul and the new pastor as Timothy. It has contained great wisdom and help, but now chapter has smacked me around like chapter 8 on humility by C.J. Mahaney. Here are a few quotes:
“Our churches are testimonies to the greatness and graciousness of God–not monuments of our leadership and preaching.”
“Where there is worry and anxiety, there is the pride of self-reliance.”
“All day, every day, I need to keep directing my thought to God, keep standing close to the cross, keep offering thanks for innumerable evidences of grace and keep casting my cares on the One who cares for me with such perfect love and faithfulness.”
Have a great week.
matt
June 3, 2009 at 12:20 pm |
You might find the following blogs of interest about C.J. Mahaney and the group he leads:
http://www.sgmsurvivors.com
http://www.sgmrefuge.com
Hope this helps.