katie rose writes

Lately, I have been really challenged to love the church. I listened to a sermon yesterday about Revelation 1:1-8 (click here to watch/read/listen), and it really humbled me and brought me to tears about how we are not loving the very thing that Jesus gave Himself up for. Note: there is something we must get rid of in our thoughts right now: Jesus didn't die for me . He didn't. He died for a community, the church. Check out Ephesians 5:25, "Husbands, love your wives, as Christ loved the Church and gave Himself up for her." Salvation was never meant to be a lone ranger's quest. It was meant to join us to Christ, the head, and thus become a part of His body, the Church (Ephesians 4:11-16). He didn't die for me, He died for us. For too long, I have been very selfish, pouring myself into building up my relationship with Jesus, when I should be pouring myself into the church. And I've been really, really selfish about my attitudes toward the Church, asking w...

I know I've been a bit lax in my blogging lately, but my thoughts have been pretty jumbled. But I'm thankful that His peace passes all understanding, especially my serious lack of understanding of just about anything. But I am continually, continually reminded that our gracious & sovereign God is ALL I need to know, ALL I need for everything. He is more than enough, no matter what may be lacking in life these days. And this song was just a huge reminder of that for me tonight. So I wanted to share it. "Come to me, all who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Put My yoke upon your shoulders-it might appear heavy at first, but it is perfectly fitted to your curves. Learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble of heart. When you are yoked to Me, your weary souls will find rest. For My yoke is easy, and My burden is light." Matthew 11:28-30 (the voice)