{"id":377,"date":"2014-05-12T17:57:45","date_gmt":"2014-05-12T23:57:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kensummers.org\/?p=377"},"modified":"2014-05-12T17:57:45","modified_gmt":"2014-05-12T23:57:45","slug":"again","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kensummers.org\/?p=377","title":{"rendered":"Again"},"content":{"rendered":"

The snow is quickly melting here in Fort Collins. At the end of the day it is almost melted off the grass. It was somewhat ironic that on the day we are recovering from a May snow storm that my riding lawn mower was delivered. I thought I might be mowing the lawn today to try it out. Instead I will need to wait a few days.<\/p>\n

I ran through some of my exercise program this morning. I have therapy coming up on Wednesday and I am sure my PT will ask me how my home exercise program has been going, so I thought I had better get more disciplined and consistent on my daily routines!<\/p>\n

This weekend the Colfax Charity 5K takes place. It will be Saturday, May 17 at 9 a.m. at Denver\u2019s City Park. The race and charity village will be near the lake with the large pavilion.<\/p>\n

I appreciate all those who have been supportive and have donated to Teen Challenge on my behalf.<\/p>\n

BIBLE VERSE FOR TODAY\u2026 <\/b>When your words<\/b> came, I ate them;\u00a0they were my joy and my heart\u2019s delight<\/b>, for I bear your name,\u00a0\u00a0Lord God Almighty. Jeremiah 15:16<\/p>\n

The fear of the Lord is pure,\u00a0enduring forever. The decrees of the Lord are firm,\u00a0and all of them are righteous. They are more precious than gold<\/b>,\u00a0than much pure gold; they are sweeter than honey,<\/b>\u00a0than honey from the honeycomb. Psalm 19:9,10<\/p>\n

I was thinking today how little kids enjoy something time and again; the same story, the same song. At the same it is interesting how quickly adults get bored and are ready to move on to the next item on the list, the news story, etc.<\/p>\n

Last time our granddaughter Eliana was with us, we were watching a news video of something that I really can\u2019t<\/p>\n

\"Eliana_bible\"<\/a>

Eliana with her Bible<\/p><\/div>\n

remember. As soon as it was over, Ellie, said with enthusiasm, \u201cagain!\u201d<\/b> \u00a0Stephanie (our daughter) recently sent a picture of McKenzie listening to an audio book that we had sent them with my voice reading the story. (see picture above) Even though she just turned one, she enjoys listening over and over. I\u2019m not sure how many times a one, two or three year old would listen to the same story or view the same video before getting tired of it. All I know is that they can drive a mom or dad \u201ccrazy\u201d at that time with that tendency.<\/p>\n

I began to think about how that applies to our attention and consistent commitment to God\u2019s Word. The verses above from Jeremiah and David reveal a heart for God\u2019s Word that was a priority in their life and a joy to them; something that was desirable and precious.<\/p>\n

When we hear God\u2019s Word are we willing to respond with a \u201cchild-like faith and eagerness and say, \u201cagain!\u201d Hearing God\u2019s Word builds faith, but our eagerness to hear, read and meditate on God\u2019s Word is a matter of heart and attitude.<\/p>\n

I am concerned that our reaction is more of an \u201cadult\u201d approach to God\u2019s Word and say, \u201cI\u2019ve heard that, I\u2019ve read that, I\u2019m ready to move on, tell me something don\u2019t know, share something that I haven\u2019t heard.<\/p>\n

At the end of my pastoral ministry, I began to feel the more simple and basic my teaching the better. After years of seeking to share something \u201cinsightful\u201d and \u201cdeep\u201d or \u201cunique\u201d I found some of the best insights came from the straightforward message of God\u2019s Word.<\/p>\n

For a number of years I have made a practice of reading through the Bible using the same Bible reading plan. I like to read a different translation each year and now with online Bible versions the options are greater than they have been in the past. I have found that when I read the Bible the Bible reads me and I constantly see different verses standing out. Even though the beginning of the process may seem like a big undertaking I try to echo the words of my granddaughter in my mind and spirit and say \u201cagain!\u201d<\/p>\n

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