That is the quote of the day, given to me by Jim Crooks (pastor at Southside Baptist) in the Y this morning. We were talking about church stuff, specifically about the building program they just completed. He told me that was a saying someone else told him . . . I busted out laughing and he left me to contemplate it. It was very relevant to our discussion, and seems more and more relevant to where I am every minute I think about it!!
How often does the middle child in ME take control when dealing with a difficult issue and try to make sure that EVERYONE is happy. Nothing wrong with that . . . I think it demonstrates the attitude of Christ. But Jesus did not dance with the delicate issues of life . . . He faced them head-on and honestly. (No wonder Tommy Dowling says most baptist churches would be trying to run Him off if He were their pastor, too!)
Bottom line: I’m just tired of dancing . . . It might not earn me any brownie points, but what are they good for, anyway?? Aunt Esther’s favorite biblical quote was “The truth shall set YOU free!” I think she is right . . .
So, how about it?? Join me in this one . . . A little less dancin’ (after all, we ARE baptists) and a little more dealin’ with the truth!!!
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