Sharing a recent article with you that alludes to the Book of Esther. You know how it is when we've had something on our mind for awhile--our antenna is more sensitively tuned to it. Andre Seu Peterson reminds us that in God's providence, He placed us here in the 21st century. She goes on to suggest a couple of things for us to consider as we move into the new year.
Her first suggestion reflected our own church youth group, for which we are grateful. Our youth pastor is one who seriously trains our students. And he refers to them as 'students' and not as 'teens.' We don't have a teen subculture in our church. They are trained and they minister, not only in our church and in our city, but across the country and across the sea. And from what I can tell, they have a lot of fun doing it. It's the kind of environment we would have loved for our daughters to have had growing up.
Andre's second suggestion regards personal piety--"no more sloppy Christianity," for the days are evil. I would also add to her suggestions--Be intentional about being conformed to the image of Christ. It doesn't just happen, but it's what we're here for.
For those whom He foreknew,
He also predestined to become conformed to the image of His Son.
Romans 8:29
Click here to read "Here for a Reason" by Andre Seu Peterson
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