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Month: March 2010

Thoughts on Sanctification

I don’t hear the term sanctification much today. In fact, the word sanctification has been largely absent in most of my Christian experience. Having taken some time to investigate sanctification, it became apparent to me that sanctification is and has been a large part of my spiritual journey. For what ever reason, the word sanctification has been replaced by a whole host of phrases and words that I commonly hear and use. Here are few words I believe are synonymous with sanctification: holiness … perfection … transformation … purity … eternal life … saint, et al.

Here are some phrases that seem to be synonymous: … being Jesus in the world, …living out the kingdom of God on this earth, … following Jesus, … living for Jesus, … being a Godly person, … living a life that pleases God, … living a Christ-like life,  et al.

Perhaps the word sanctification is too theological for our post-modern age with its tendency to more casual and familiar relationships with God, I am not sure. But I am certain, sanctification is a big deal and I need to understand it more deeply. A significant part of my journey is the “fleshing out” of those words and terms above. For example, the idea of “being Jesus in the world” is the focus of much prayer and study and many conversations. I am convinced that a more truthful and deeper understanding of sanctification will implicitly give clarity to what “being Jesus in the world” looks like when it is lived out. The point is not that I need to use the word sanctification but that I need to immerse myself in the reality of God’s action in our lives as his redeemed children.

It’s Lacey’s Birthday

It seems as if it was only yesterday that I was wishing Lacey happy birthday and here it is again. Lacey is our “Extreme” granddaughter. Her Facebook profile picture says it all. This gal is always looking for a challenge and is fearless. I am proud of her and look for her to make her special place in this world.

I hope you had a wonderful day. Happy Birthday.

Congratulations Jerod & WJMS Academic Team

2010 Governor’s Cup State Finals
Middle Grades
Quick Recall


Rank
Team
1
Pikeville High School
2
West Jessamine Middle School
3
Johnson County Middle School
4
Belfry Middle School

We attended the Governor’s Cup Academic State Championships in Louisville Sunday and Monday. Jerod is a member of the West Jessamine Middle School Academic Team. They finished 2nd in the state. Jerod also qualified for testing competition in Language Arts. Great job!