In September of 1988 I was living in Ft. Madison, Iowa in a rented house with my parents and my sister. I was a few weeks shy of seven years of age. The evening of the 23rd I would go to bed in my bedroom, with its green carpet and fall asleep. A bit after midnight however I would be awaken my my excited sister, two years eight months my senior, who’s room was right across the hall from mine.
— Lyle IICalled to be Prophetic, Given Comfort and Strength for the Task before Us
The title of this post is the titled written at the top of the sermon I shared with the Kirtland Community of Christ Congregation this past Sunday (31-Jan-2010). A string of words found nowhere else within the document, and which none saw or heard but myself. I know this title changed a bit at the sermon was written, and not sure at what point I went, yes that’ll do. But it does give a glimpse of what was upon my heart and soul as I was reflecting upon the scripture lesson of Jeremiah 1:4-10, the Sunday Theme of “God Provides Strength and Understanding” and what I felt led to share with the people. It was also my first sermon as co-pastor.
— Lyle IIPower of a letter…
We live in a day of quick and easy communication. Moments after I hit the publish button this post will be available to people around the globe if they choose to read it. I can send and receive e-mail to people living in many places around the globe. My phone allows me to share in vocal communication instantly with peoples thousands of miles away, or just a few. Text messages keep me aware of various events, allow for quick short messages to get things done, to share information, locate people… Facebook allows me to stay in contact with people I haven’t seen in years…. So much more is possible, so much communication, at so fast a pace, and yet… there’s something special about receiving a letter in the mail.
— Lyle II