Hello After the Altar Community!
First of all, thank you for braving the elements to attend class tonight.
Also, it appears some of my notes did not make it to all of you, so I am placing them here. If you have any other questions about tonight's talk, please email me at ajordan@southlandchristian.org.
Only 2 more classes for After the Altar and then...(We'll see!!!)
Resources to check out:
Books: Red Hot Monogamy, Sheet Music, Intended for Pleasure
Seminar: Wellspring, Feb. 18-19
Videos: Song of Solomon http://www.gotothehub.com/ and Love and Respect
Christian Sex Expert: Joe Beam
Blogs: The Generous Wife, The Generous Husband, Simple Marriage
Questions
What is one thing that you heard tonight that will cause you to think and discuss more about Biblical sexuality in your marriage?
What reasons do you believe caused the failure in church history to remain faithful to the Bible’s positive approach to sexuality?
Is there any sexual activity in marriage that you feel is clearly not appropriate for Christians? Why?
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Thursday, January 20, 2011
After the Altar Community
The "After the Altar" Blog is not up yet, so I will be writing here until it's ready to go on the Southland Christian website.
Until then, enjoy getting to know me through past blogs
Until then, enjoy getting to know me through past blogs
Monday, January 17, 2011
25th MLK Day
Happy Martin Luther King, Jr. Day everyone. Today is the 25th Celebration of the National Holiday.
I fear there is still much work to do to really honor the day.
If I hear, on Thanksgiving, "we should be thankful EVERY day;" on Christmas, "We should celebrate the birth of Christ EVERY day;" on Easter, "We should celebrate our sins being covered by the blood of Christ EVERY day;" then what does it look like to celebrate the meaning of this holiday every day?
I think it looks like celebrating Hope.
I think it looks like celebrating Opportunity.
As an African-American, it's easy for me to happy today. I am a little disappointed that the holiday seems to be politicized. This is not a day only for members of any one political party! [I'm not a Democrat, a Republican, or any of those U.S. political party members. I am a child of God, and that means more than being a part of any political party. It means, on a day-to-day basis and for an eternity, I get to be a part of THE party - here on earth and for an eternity in heaven when my soul leaves this flawed body.]
No, this is a day for ALL of us. It's about Hope. It's about Opportunity. If African-Americans were not around, you can bet some other group would be the victim of discrimination this very day. We live in a fallen world. Yet, on this day we have the opportunity to celebrate.
Hope. Opportunity.
I have hope in my relationship with Jesus Christ. I have opportunity to impact this world through His power. Martin Luther King, Jr. was a flawed man like you or I, but he took advantage of his opportunity and shared hope.
I pray we all take advantage of our God-given hope. And opportunity.
If you agree (or disagree), holler!
I fear there is still much work to do to really honor the day.
If I hear, on Thanksgiving, "we should be thankful EVERY day;" on Christmas, "We should celebrate the birth of Christ EVERY day;" on Easter, "We should celebrate our sins being covered by the blood of Christ EVERY day;" then what does it look like to celebrate the meaning of this holiday every day?
I think it looks like celebrating Hope.
I think it looks like celebrating Opportunity.
As an African-American, it's easy for me to happy today. I am a little disappointed that the holiday seems to be politicized. This is not a day only for members of any one political party! [I'm not a Democrat, a Republican, or any of those U.S. political party members. I am a child of God, and that means more than being a part of any political party. It means, on a day-to-day basis and for an eternity, I get to be a part of THE party - here on earth and for an eternity in heaven when my soul leaves this flawed body.]
No, this is a day for ALL of us. It's about Hope. It's about Opportunity. If African-Americans were not around, you can bet some other group would be the victim of discrimination this very day. We live in a fallen world. Yet, on this day we have the opportunity to celebrate.
Hope. Opportunity.
I have hope in my relationship with Jesus Christ. I have opportunity to impact this world through His power. Martin Luther King, Jr. was a flawed man like you or I, but he took advantage of his opportunity and shared hope.
I pray we all take advantage of our God-given hope. And opportunity.
If you agree (or disagree), holler!
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
2011 - New Things!
After over a year of not blogging, I have discovered reasons to take up writing again.
My family now lives in Lexington, KY and I currently serve at Southland Christian Church.
(www.southlandchristian.org)
I am looking forward, tonight, to beginning a class called "After the Altar" at Southland Christian Church. I pray for marriages everywhere, and for a blessing on the folks who will attend this class to strengthen their marital relationships.
In the class we will discuss Pain, Money, Sex, Power and Discipline. If you are in the area, I hope you can join us, for 5 weeks in Lexington beginning tonight, Wednesday, January 12 at 7 PM in Bldg. B.
Until then, stay warm!
My family now lives in Lexington, KY and I currently serve at Southland Christian Church.
(www.southlandchristian.org)
I am looking forward, tonight, to beginning a class called "After the Altar" at Southland Christian Church. I pray for marriages everywhere, and for a blessing on the folks who will attend this class to strengthen their marital relationships.
In the class we will discuss Pain, Money, Sex, Power and Discipline. If you are in the area, I hope you can join us, for 5 weeks in Lexington beginning tonight, Wednesday, January 12 at 7 PM in Bldg. B.
Until then, stay warm!
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