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July nearing an end...

One Year Bible Reading

Greetings to all 3 of you reading this,

I know there are a few more who are reading this but not posting or commenting.  This could be a great time to share some thoughts?  I am following the One Year Bible reading plan.  Today's OT reading comes from 1 Chron. 24-26:11.  It is here that priests, heads of families, and musicians were assigned their duties by the casting of lots.  

I would love to hear some other thoughts about this passage.  I am wondering if Jakim (who the 12th lot fell to), decided he wasn't "gifted" or "called" to that particular work and so decided he just wouldn't do it?  Or if he maybe didn't like the way Aaron had laid things out for his specific duty?  Or if he just wasn't appreciated enough and compensated enough and so left for another temple?  Jakim had a "new way" of doing things that was obviously far superior to Aaron's archaic way of performing his duties.  What did Aaron know anyways?  (if you don't know me that well, you should be sensing the sarcasm about now)

Any thoughts on how this passage, and the descriptions of duties and the way they were assigned, speaks to us and our service to the Lord?  If you want another passage that could challenge us on this topic, look at Wednesday's reading from 1 Chron. and the "priest" who's only job was to bake bread.

Peace & Grace,

Kyle

Our group had a great time last night out at Whiskeytown. Janette had signed us up for a kayak tour. We had a couple of new folks show up and hang out with us which was great. I think we ended up with 18 people. It was so much cooler out there than it was in town. If you have never taken this little tour, it is so much fun. And the best part, it's free. All in all, it was a great time connecting with each other in God's beautiful creation. Most of us stopped at Baskin Robbins on the way back in to town for dollar scoop Tuesday.
I hope everyone else is doing well and staying connected. Looking forward to start hearing the stories.

Blessings,
Kyle

July 2008 Begins...

Are you steppin' out, or keeping in?

Preach Preacher Preach

If you were in my shoes, what do you think the Holy Spirit would lead you to preach a sermon about? Or...if there were a specific topic you wish you could hear a sermon address, what would that topic be?

a road trip

Hey hey hey...
Just a note to the two of you that are reading this -->
Heading to Chico Vineyard this Sunday...to meet in front of YAKS at 8am.
...hamburgers to follow...