Today Is National Mental Health day!

Today Is National Mental Health day! You can do your bit by remembering to notify at least one unstable person......(Well...my job\'s done!)

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Presbyterians Consider Triune 'Mother, Child, and Womb'

Presbyterians Consider Triune 'Mother, Child, and Womb'

Presbyterians will be asked to ratify a new report on Trinitarian theology that describes the cornerstone doctrine in various metaphorical terms, including a controversial description of the triune God.

Tuesday, Mar. 21, 2006 Posted: 11:11:42AM EST

Presbyterians this June will be asked to ratify a new report on Trinitarian theology that describes the cornerstone doctrine in various metaphorical terms, including a controversial description of the triune God as "Mother, Child and Womb."

"[The report] aims to assist the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) in reclaiming the doctrine of Trinity in theology, worship and life," the introduction to the 40-page report, "God's Love Overflowing," states.

The report, which has been underway since 2000, includes theological and liturgical sessions that are meant for use in study sessions on the doctrine.

"The doctrine is widely neglected or poorly understood in many of our congregations," the statement reads. "The members of our work group are convinced that the doctrine of trinity is crucial to our faith, worship, and service."

Describing the Trinity has often proved contentious in mainline denominations, with some adhering to the classical Biblical description of the Triune Father, Son and Holy Spirit, and others adopting more liberal terms such as the Triune "Creator, Redeemer, Sanctifier."

From the onset, the report acknowledges such differences over "new ways of speaking of the Trinity," but goes on to say that no name, no metaphor, no set of words or phrases - however thoughtful, poetic or profound - will ever be able to say everything that could be said about the mystery of God's love made known to us above all in Jesus Christ and sealed in our hearts by the Holy Spirit."

In what is likely the report's most controversial segment, the panel explores the "female imagery of the Triune God" - a suggestion that is sure to draw fire from conservative Christians.

"The overflowing love of God finds expression in the biblical depiction of God as compassionate mother (Isa 49:15; 66:13), beloved child (Mt 3:17), and life-giving womb (Isa 46:3)," the report states. "The divine wisdom (hochmah in Hebrew, Sophia in Greek) is portrayed in the Bible as a woman who preaches in the streets, gives instruction, advocates justice, builds houses, and acts as a gracious hostess (Prov 1,8,9)."

In other descriptions the report uses other biblical terms to name the Triune God.

"We may use words that speaks of the inner relations of the Godhead - Lover, Beloved, Love, and those that speak of the loving activity of the Three among us - Creator, Savior, Sanctifier, Rock, Redeemer, Friend, King of Glory, Prince of Peace, Spirit of Love."

The report includes six recommendations for the denomination to approve during its 217th General Assembly in June, including a call for the document to be published and be made available for further study.>

Elaine Spencer elaine@christianpost.com

Rough evening Tuesday glad it's over

I had a PowerPoint Presentation due today for work and last night I had trouble saving the presentation 6X no matter what I did I could not save it. Turned out the template I selected was corrupt. I was up until 2am. So I am very tired. I still had to put some final touches on it and I was not as prepared as I would like to have been but what can one do. So I heard Praise you in this Storm on my way in to work (first song) and the last song I heard before I turned off my truck. My how God gives us comfort when we need it.

Praise you in this Storm

I was sure by now God You would have reached down And wiped our tears away Stepped in and saved the day But once again, I say "Amen" and it's still raining

As the thunder rolls I barely hear You whisper through the rain "I'm with you" And as Your mercy falls I raise my hands and praise the God Who gives and takes away

Chorus: I'll praise You in this storm And I will lift my hands For You are who You are No matter where I am Every tear I've cried You hold in Your hand You never left my side And though my heart is torn I will praise You in this storm

I remember when I stumbled in the wind You heard my cry You raised me up again My strength is almost gone How can I carry on If I can't find You

As the thunder rolls I barely hear You whisper through the rain "I'm with you" And as Your mercy falls I raise my hands and praise the God Who gives and takes away

Chorus

I lift my eyes unto the hills Where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord The Maker of Heaven and Earth

Repeat

Chorus

Legal Versus Right

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Peter and the other apostles answered and said: “We ought to obey God rather than men.” —Acts 5:29

In his powerful book Unspeakable, Os Guinness wrestles with the problem of evil in the world. In one section, he focuses on the Nuremberg trials that followed World War II. The Nazis stood charged with crimes against humanity, and their mantra of defense was simple: “I was merely following orders.” The verdict, however, was that the soldiers had a moral obligation to defy orders that, though legal, were clearly wrong.

In a much different context, Peter and the disciples were arrested for presenting the message of the risen Christ and brought before the religious rulers in Jerusalem. Rather than allowing themselves to be shaped by the mood of the mob, the disciples declared their intention to continue preaching Christ.

The orders of the religious establishment may have been legal, but they were wrong. When the disciples chose to obey God rather than the godless religious leaders, they raised a standard of conviction that rose above the opinions of the rulers of this world.

The trials we face may test our commitment. But we will find opportunities to exalt the King if we trust Him for the strength to go beyond the words of the crowd-pleasers and do right as He defines it in His Word. —Bill Crowder

Advice muchly appreciated

I would like to spend more time with Krysten (12). Any suggestions where to take her? What did your father do with you at that age? Or what did you do with your daughter at that age? I think I will take her to Hidden Lake Gardens to start. I would like your input, thanks.