Opening Thoughts

One of my other blogs in Preacher Al's blog made me stop and think. The pastor that I had the greatest respect for was one whose preaching style was transparent. He wasn't the guy who had it all together. He had problems. He wasn't the perfect father or husband. But he loved God and as God revealed things to him he shared them in some of his sermons. He often had illustrations from his personal life of how God was dealing with him, or how he had failed to uphold a godly principle and then was working to set it right.

So anyway the Scripture passage of Matthew 7:1-5, was very key to my early Christian development.  As of late, they are coming back to me as God the Holy Spirit deals with things in my life. I am often prone to finding fault with my brothers and sisters in Christ who aren't quite perfect enough to suit me. So for all of you who have had to read my rants and feel picked on, this one is for you. I hope to be a real as I can about what God is teaching me about how I can better shine is light and love.

Tony, this one's for You!