The Words of John
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It's no secret that I am a Christian. I attend church regularly. I sing in the choir. But that's not what makes me a Christian. (Although it is part of it.) What makes me a Christian is that I TRY (and I don't always succeed) to follow the teachings of Christ. Does that mean I've read the Bible cover to cover? Heck no! (I did try once and as I recall I didn't even get 1/4 way through the Old Testament!) But what I do read on a semi-regular basis are the daily readings of the lectionary. I especially focus on the reading when I know that I'm going to have to speak in church. (I've already cut and pasted two of the readings in preparation for a Sunday in the summer when I will be speaking...I don't know what I'll say, but hopefully these passages will guide me.) Yesterday's reading from 1 John was not one I was familiar with, but it really spoke to me. Here are a few of those passages from chapters 3 and 4.: "1 John 3: 17 If anyone h