tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28605099.post8250937481362446280..comments2023-10-24T07:03:42.942-05:00Comments on vtmbottomline: EASTER 2013Paul Burlesonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17021178307705707423noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28605099.post-89084204284860963342013-03-30T12:58:01.736-05:002013-03-30T12:58:01.736-05:00Steve,
It WAS an exciting trip. I would recommend...Steve,<br /><br />It WAS an exciting trip. I would recommend it for anyone who loves scripture AND history. It is well worth the time.Paul Burlesonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17021178307705707423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28605099.post-19838494639490118292013-03-29T17:36:04.887-05:002013-03-29T17:36:04.887-05:00Welcome back Paul. I would hope one day to make t...Welcome back Paul. I would hope one day to make the trip to Greece that you just made; it sounds exciting. Thanks much for your post. I remember one of those Basic Bible Doctrine sermons on Easter and just like every message I have heard you preach you emphasized that Jesus is Lord and the power of His resurrection is real every day. I was saved on an Easter Sunday as a young boy and the thrill of knowing every Sunday is Easter to me is a precious reminder of His grace and faithfulness. Thanks for sharing.<br /><br />SteveSteve Millernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28605099.post-46655472537789422642013-03-28T06:23:07.409-05:002013-03-28T06:23:07.409-05:00Aussie J,
I appreciate your comments and want you...Aussie J,<br /><br />I appreciate your comments and want you to know that, while in Greece last week tracing the steps of Paul's second missionary journey, we met a group of travelers from Australia and I felt a warmness toward them that I told Mary was from communicating with you so often that I felt a genuine affinity toward all things and people Australian. <br /><br />It was a good feeling to think of you then and to hear from you today.Paul Burlesonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17021178307705707423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28605099.post-77859638010219659442013-03-27T16:07:46.407-05:002013-03-27T16:07:46.407-05:00Paul,
So pleased you won't call me a nincompo...Paul,<br /><br />So pleased you won't call me a nincompoop. Not that I will give you the opportunity, because I'm totally on board, as I suspect you would already know.<br /><br />The "special day" syndrome has shriveled the heart of the church,much as the traditional ideas about worship, which leads believers astray, and destroys any thought that the whole of life is worship, along with corporate activities.<br /><br />"For me, every DAY is truly a Sabbath, as I rest in His grace from my labors of my own works to be accepted by Him and every SUNDAY is Easter and is a reminder for me that I live in His grace BECAUSE He is alive and He's alive in me".<br /><br />Amen to that! How I would love to give that gift to every one who names the precious name of Jesus!<br />Aussie Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16199918171163666399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28605099.post-12655888562517455782013-03-27T12:39:19.598-05:002013-03-27T12:39:19.598-05:00Christiane,
Thanks for the comment. I appreciate ...Christiane,<br /><br />Thanks for the comment. I appreciate you pointing out the value of taking time to reflect on the reason for Easter.<br /><br />My point is not, as you know, celebrating Easter, as I believe we do that each day and together on the first day of each week.<br /><br />My point is about HOW we celebrate it. Once a year as a holiday is the American way. That's the way I am disliking in my post. The Church in America will vary on approaches of how to do it certainly, as you've accurately pointed out.<br /><br />I just returned from Greece where the Greek Orthodox Church has a unique way to be sure. <br /><br />Another interesting Easter ritual can be found in Russia. They have the Easter egg decoration down pat. The predominant color for egg dyeing in Russia is red. The red dye is chosen because it symbolizes the blood of Christ. Furthermore, people crack the eggs open using nails, in order to remind themselves again of the death of Christ.<br /><br />No problem in any of these except, as Wade, my son, once said, "If we're not careful we'll treat Easter as if we were getting home from a long sea voyage, and met by our wife, we take out our picture of her and kiss it rather than kissing our real wife."<br /><br />I'm hoping we don't miss kissing our risen Savior every day and together as a congegation kissing Him every Sunday. <br /><br />Paul Burlesonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17021178307705707423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28605099.post-55288993085531554672013-03-27T10:36:29.920-05:002013-03-27T10:36:29.920-05:00Hi PAUL BURLESON,
hope you are feeling better
my ...Hi PAUL BURLESON,<br />hope you are feeling better<br /><br />my concern for people celebrating Christmas and Easter who are evangelical Christians is this:<br /><br />the two days are a part of tradition in the Church that includes preparation time before each . . . a time of reflection and repentance<br /><br />without these times of preparation, it would be easy to overlook so much of the true meaning of Christmas and Easter,<br />and I think that is what has happened . . . and the 'culture' hasn't helped with all the materialism, either <br /><br />It might be better for people who aren't a part of the tradition that follows the Church year fully to move away from an acknowledgment of traditional 'holy days' in the Church year,<br />rather than to expose their children to an experience that is lacking in the full meaning of those events in the life of Christ. <br /><br />Some people feel differently, and I do understand their points of view. And children LOVE those days so much . . . so there are valid reasons for 'celebrating' them, I know . . . but spiritual preparation for celebrating the events in the life of Christ is necessary to counter-act shallowness and materialism to which we all are prone at times. <br /><br />God Bless You, Paul, and your family <br />Christianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15969310497166526545noreply@blogger.com