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PASTOR TODD’S WEEKLY WORD
Dear Friends,
The saying, “You can’t put the toothpaste back in the tube,” refers to the reality that once you’ve said or done something, you can’t undo or unsay it. Does this happen to you sometimes in your parenting? In your neighbor-ing? In your conversing with friends or family? In your preaching? Oh wait, that last one was me…
I preach from an outline (ie: not a full written manuscript) purposely to leave room for God’s Holy Spirit to move. This certainly keeps things exciting…sometimes in the form of me saying something unrehearsed and unrefined that comes out a bit awkward, backward, or just goofy. We all say things we wish we could un-say. But most of us are not wearing microphones and livestreaming to the world when we do it. But even in a private conversation or in a small group or at the dinner table…that toothpaste…once it’s out…wowzers…it is OUT!
I am hyper-aware of the toothpaste thing this week. Last Sunday, I made a reference to Abraham intending to express how big a deal he was among the people of God. Even as that toothpaste was coming out the tube, I admitted it might not be a wholesome reference. After worship, a friend (and the internet) helped verify that to be correct! FYI, I did adjust the reference and the second one worked fine too…but there was still toothpaste on the floor.
Incidents like this certainly help me appreciate all of the others in the public eye whose words and actions are being heard, analyzed, and scrutinized endlessly in our world of 24-7 media. Yikes! There is a LOT of toothpaste in the world, friends! Knowing I’m a contributor helps me have some grace toward the missteps of others, amen?
Anyway…We’re not talking about toothpaste in church this Sunday. But we ARE going to talk about how we speak and what we say…and the need for restraint in the process. This is going to sting a bit. But this is a message we all need to hear. Come to 4141 East Hillandale at 10:30am this Sunday and approach the Living God with us! See you there!
His…Pastor todd <><
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