Posted in The Christian Life

I don't know why I have this kind of writer's block. I have years' worth of notes and studies I've done that I can pull out and bring in here. I read all the time and have amazing (to me, anyway) thoughts about these readings that I can share. But somehow, when I sit down to the computer -- and sometimes even when I'm just thinking about sitting down to the computer -- I can't seem to come up with anything to say. How does that work?

I did get invited to edit and write for Pastor Paul. We're trading emailed versions of the paper as each item gets corrected. I suppose this will ensure that we pay our internet bill on time. This paper will be used as an introduction to a reprint of a book that hasn't been published in 30 years. Then I may have the opportunity to help him write up information on a regular basis for the pastors. I know my typing doesn't express it clearly enough, but I'm ECSTATIC!!!! Wow. What God has planned is never what you expect.

So, in deciding that the best way to prepare yourself to write is to read -- a lot -- I'm reading all sorts of things ... the Bible, books on the Christian walk, books and magazines on homeschooling, Christian novels, old books (like Jane Austin), and ministry newsletters and websites. I'm listening to nearly as much, from news with a Christian worldview to home educators' seminars (thank you, Dana!). The interesting thing I'm finding is that, no matter what the source, the materials I've surrounded myself with involve either the inerrancy of Scripture (and/or how we apply that Scripture if we really believe it) or just simple truth in general (as in the social ills portrayed in Pride and Prejudice). Even our deacon who taught church yesterday (our pastor and wife should be home from vacation today) touched on this subject.

This morning, my dd and I decided to try to read the Bible in a year. We found a website (actually, it's Answers in Genesis) where you can create your own reading schedule, using various formats and starting dates. So, today was the first three chapters of Genesis. My little one was commenting on how evolution differs from the Creation account. I was able to begin teaching her about trusting the Word, partly because of another conversation we had last night. We had spent some time at Voice of the Martyr's Kids of Courage site, and were reading about the Muslims in Morocco and around the world. We read that less than half of the Christians who claim that they read the Bible (a very small number already) also believe that it's the inerrant Word of God! My little one was appalled.

How can we call ourselves Christians -- followers of Christ -- and yet not read or believe what He says in the Bible? And yet so-called Believers are falling for the teachings of Rick Warren, Bill Hybels, and even Oprah Winfrey -- that the Bible is irrelevant, outdated, flawed and outright NOT the Word of God Himself. My heart grieves for them. They're getting lost in a deception straight from Satan himself, one that is extremely difficult to explain to them while they're immersed in such an overwhelming "experience." Without the foundation of the Word, no experience is accurate and no freedom is true.

I know I'm probably preaching to the choir, but it's so prevalent these days. I can only pray that God protects our minds and hearts, and opens our eyes to the lies that lead us astray. Sorry I'm being so heavy today, but this is such a heavy burden. Ask Him for wisdom, and He will give it to you -- James 1:5.