Sometimes I wonder about stuff.. like Eph 2:10 where we are ordained unto good works prepared for us to walk in..
so that said.. is there ‘works’ we do that would not fall under that umbrella?
Also is it possible to not do some of the ‘works’ that fall under that umbrella?
I think I need a Lunatics perspective on this…
Hi Krank! uuuuh .. see my disclaimer under the very first post *I’m not a preacher nor do I play one on t.v. ROFL
I think I’m talkin about how we see our ‘works’ not that we shouldn’t do them. And I have personal experience with “Not Doing” some works that might fall under that umbrella. I’m still waiting for my doctorate degree to come in the mail! LOL
Actually listened twice, took me a minute to wrap my head around it.
I never went in for all the big testimony stuff. I always felt like it was kinda cheap. Not trying to belittle anyone’s coming to faith experience. But I always thought it better to live humbly. Paul talked about being an example, which fits in better with the verses in james regarding works and faith.
If you get your praise on earth for what you’ve done, then you’ll miss out on praise in heaven. So I think I’ll keep my head down a bit…
I said a long time ago that I knew where I was in the Body of Christ; the butt (or booty as my granddaughter instructs me to say)
I’m the butt, because I’m always the butt of the joke. Ha! Thanks for sharing your heart again Bryan, it really is refreshing!
I remember after I became a Christian at 16, I tried to think of things to say for a testimony. I’d listen to everyone else’s regarding their addictions to alcohol, drugs, partying, etc and how God brought them out of all that. I was a “goody two-shoes” as people would probably call me. I went to Catholic school until 7th grade and my parents gave me the choice to go there or to the local Junior high. I chose the ladder and we never went to church again. I only remember a couple of incidents where I could have gotten in trouble, and the trouble I feared was from my dad. I just didn’t like disappointing him. But it was later on that I realized that all of my goodness and trying to be the best person I could be would still not get me to heaven. For all have sand and fall short of the glory of God. And that included me.
On another note I like how you said country music was just complaining. That sure seems to be true.
Love hearing the history of you and your path to where you are now. It’s funny how some of it I remember, but a lot of it I don’t. And it’s funny how you remember things in different orders. I’ve never done that. Okay I just lied.
Have a great day, Bryan. And have a great 2024!
I remember things sometimes in different orders because at this point I recall what inspired something later because of what I went thru earlier.. like talkin about the song Heavenly Light two projects before I actually wrote it.. because that song was a direct result of the early mess
Dear Lunatic Fringe, I know you’re out there … oh sorry eh, that’s Red Rider’s song.
So the church I warm the pew at had a New Believers Baptism last Sunday. You know, Baptist-style with full immersion in the hot tub tank behind the podium, just like it says in the Bible somewhere I guess.
Anyways, Praise the Lord, there were about 10 or so young people ranging in age from let’s say, 14 to 24 yrs. All gave sincere testimonies and we all celebrated the occasion.
But here’s the kicker for me. The event was preceded (pre-empted?) by a Special update from the Finance Chair who congratulated the congregation for generously giving prior to Dec. 31st year-end so that the church bank account met the 2023CY Budget. And then the Pastor prayed gratefully for the blessing of a balanced budget. Huh, say what?
The church is full of friends & relatives (that were mostly strangers in the church) of the new believers about to be baptized. They didn’t come to hear about our priorities eh?
Since when does beating the budget trump being baptized?
Maybe it’s just me. I should probably rest my blessed assurance on one of the soft cushioned chairs. Those hardwood pews can be uncomfortable sometimes, and overstimulates my thinking organ eh?
Gbwytwma!
PS: Pardon me for hopping down another bunny trail, but as I was composing this Comment, Point of Grace’s “Testify to Love” came to mind. And then thinking about POG, led to POD (Payable on Death) classic, “Youth of the Nation”. God only knows why my mind works this way. “There’s got to be more to life than this, …”
As Steve Brown likes to say, “You think about that …”
Who are you again? .. LOL I like you immensely already.. cleary you could fit in my universe thanks for speaking yer mind.. I might have to borrow that ‘sit my blessed assurance on one of the soft cushion chairs’ LOL I’m sittin in back row.. closest to the exit
16 Replies to “I Gotta Get A Bigger Testimony”
Pegged my testimonial feelings perfectly. Your honesty is refreshing and reveals the lunacy we all need to discover. Thanks, Bryan
So you noticed that too? wow, all this time I thought was a fly in the butter! thanks for joining me!
Sometimes I wonder about stuff.. like Eph 2:10 where we are ordained unto good works prepared for us to walk in..
so that said.. is there ‘works’ we do that would not fall under that umbrella?
Also is it possible to not do some of the ‘works’ that fall under that umbrella?
I think I need a Lunatics perspective on this…
Hi Krank! uuuuh .. see my disclaimer under the very first post *I’m not a preacher nor do I play one on t.v. ROFL
I think I’m talkin about how we see our ‘works’ not that we shouldn’t do them. And I have personal experience with “Not Doing” some works that might fall under that umbrella. I’m still waiting for my doctorate degree to come in the mail! LOL
So… some assembly required
and batteries not included..
This is why I always look for a lunatics perspective.
sounds like you have a few choice quips I can use in the future too.. LOL thanks Kranks
Actually listened twice, took me a minute to wrap my head around it.
I never went in for all the big testimony stuff. I always felt like it was kinda cheap. Not trying to belittle anyone’s coming to faith experience. But I always thought it better to live humbly. Paul talked about being an example, which fits in better with the verses in james regarding works and faith.
If you get your praise on earth for what you’ve done, then you’ll miss out on praise in heaven. So I think I’ll keep my head down a bit…
Thanks for your take MK.. soon as I try to get praise on earth.. it’s never quite enough..
I said a long time ago that I knew where I was in the Body of Christ; the butt (or booty as my granddaughter instructs me to say)
I’m the butt, because I’m always the butt of the joke. Ha! Thanks for sharing your heart again Bryan, it really is refreshing!
thanks for your help too.. and the new word fer butt… LOL
I remember after I became a Christian at 16, I tried to think of things to say for a testimony. I’d listen to everyone else’s regarding their addictions to alcohol, drugs, partying, etc and how God brought them out of all that. I was a “goody two-shoes” as people would probably call me. I went to Catholic school until 7th grade and my parents gave me the choice to go there or to the local Junior high. I chose the ladder and we never went to church again. I only remember a couple of incidents where I could have gotten in trouble, and the trouble I feared was from my dad. I just didn’t like disappointing him. But it was later on that I realized that all of my goodness and trying to be the best person I could be would still not get me to heaven. For all have sand and fall short of the glory of God. And that included me.
On another note I like how you said country music was just complaining. That sure seems to be true.
Love hearing the history of you and your path to where you are now. It’s funny how some of it I remember, but a lot of it I don’t. And it’s funny how you remember things in different orders. I’ve never done that. Okay I just lied.
Have a great day, Bryan. And have a great 2024!
I remember things sometimes in different orders because at this point I recall what inspired something later because of what I went thru earlier.. like talkin about the song Heavenly Light two projects before I actually wrote it.. because that song was a direct result of the early mess
Dear Lunatic Fringe, I know you’re out there … oh sorry eh, that’s Red Rider’s song.
So the church I warm the pew at had a New Believers Baptism last Sunday. You know, Baptist-style with full immersion in the hot tub tank behind the podium, just like it says in the Bible somewhere I guess.
Anyways, Praise the Lord, there were about 10 or so young people ranging in age from let’s say, 14 to 24 yrs. All gave sincere testimonies and we all celebrated the occasion.
But here’s the kicker for me. The event was preceded (pre-empted?) by a Special update from the Finance Chair who congratulated the congregation for generously giving prior to Dec. 31st year-end so that the church bank account met the 2023CY Budget. And then the Pastor prayed gratefully for the blessing of a balanced budget. Huh, say what?
The church is full of friends & relatives (that were mostly strangers in the church) of the new believers about to be baptized. They didn’t come to hear about our priorities eh?
Since when does beating the budget trump being baptized?
Maybe it’s just me. I should probably rest my blessed assurance on one of the soft cushioned chairs. Those hardwood pews can be uncomfortable sometimes, and overstimulates my thinking organ eh?
Gbwytwma!
PS: Pardon me for hopping down another bunny trail, but as I was composing this Comment, Point of Grace’s “Testify to Love” came to mind. And then thinking about POG, led to POD (Payable on Death) classic, “Youth of the Nation”. God only knows why my mind works this way. “There’s got to be more to life than this, …”
As Steve Brown likes to say, “You think about that …”
Over and out.
Who are you again? .. LOL I like you immensely already.. cleary you could fit in my universe thanks for speaking yer mind.. I might have to borrow that ‘sit my blessed assurance on one of the soft cushion chairs’ LOL I’m sittin in back row.. closest to the exit
Touché my imperfect friend, another spot on Nutschell.
Thanks I’m going to start posting one a day on twitter soon thanks