Philemon
Kathee and I read Philemon and Hebrews 1 tonight.
Philemon is an interesting little epistle of doctrinal insignificance. Nevertheless I love its grace.
For example vss. 8 & 9: "Therefore, though I might be very bold in Christ to command you what is fitting, yet for love’s sake I rather appeal to you—being such a one as Paul, the aged, and now also a prisoner of Jesus Christ"
I see in this a certain style that I think befits leaders:
- I could command you ... but I will not
- Rather, I appeal to you
- Based upon my authority, age, and circumstance
I see herein lessons for anyone in authority: a Father, a Pastor, a Manager, a Husband.
Something else (there are really many things interesting about this epistle) - the "house church" concept in vs. 2: "to the church in your house".
My deceased Aunt Eleanor had a church in their home at one time in Alto Michigan. I don't know much about the circumstance of this, but Eleanor and Uncle Jim's home had a large entry way (that they used an office) adjacent to a large dining room. I estimate that this room is (the house still stands, but I have not been in it for several years) 12' by 20'. Off the entry way and separtated by a dark paneled wide door was the living room - estimated size of 14' x 16'. This "L" shaped area (with the panel door opened) at one time served as a location for a Methodist church!
A friend of mine, D.A. Waite and his wife Vonnie, have a church their home.
Here's the link: The Bible For Today Baptist Church.
I'm not advocating a "church in one's house" but in certain circumstances it is a great option!
- A guy at work has a 100 oz insulated mug. Looks like this but it is Mountain Dew
I ran into him in the break area today. He was filling up with water and ice. - Jeff M. the sod guy, blew out and turned off our sprinkler today ... a sure sign that Winter is around the corner.
- Friday 4Turf is scheduled to put the snow plow on my tractor. Another sign of Winter!
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