Been A While

I think now I'm finished with my Christmas shopping and painting. Feels good to relax and sit by the fire reading a good book.

I feel out of the loop because there's been no bible study on Wednesday night and on Sunday I had a craft show so I didn't make church or the catechism class. I don't understand why they have to have craft shows start before noon on Sunday since most people don't show up until after church?

I started reading the small catechism and The Lutheran Confessions. I find them very interesting and maybe dry in a few places. I just want to have a better understanding of the Lutheran approach to Christianty. If someone asks me a question about Martin Luther or what the Lutherans believe, I want to be able to answer intelligently and not flounder around hoping to come up with an answer.

A Pastor in Maryland couldn't believe that we joined the Lutheran Church. Went so far as to ask if we believed what they believe about the Lord's Supper. When I said Yes, questions and comments flew around like a swam of bees. I think that is the reason why I decided to start reading those two books right away. I'm supposed to write him and explain my thoughts on it. We as humans still have trouble with that word, "faith."

Well, enough for now. I had been too long idle so wanted to get up and running again.

Take time to be still.