tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6259872.post114031882685053366..comments2023-05-06T08:04:15.273-05:00Comments on My Brother, The Thief: Brian Vinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17221972114141282402noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6259872.post-1140464828876393182006-02-20T14:47:00.000-05:002006-02-20T14:47:00.000-05:00Hi! I'm back, a little to late to respond in time...Hi! I'm back, a little to late to respond in time to your dilemma, but I'm not sure I had much of an answer anyway. <BR/><BR/>I preached one sermon recently on the text where Philip tells Nathaniel to "Come and See" the Messiah. In an attempt to address the cultural Christianity in so many congregations (and mine) I affirmed the fact that many people haven't had their hearts captured by Jesus to the point that they want to invite others to come and see. I then invited people to give me a call or send an e-mail if they could identify with that so that we could talk about what experience they needed of Jesus to be excited enough that they wanted to share. Wouldn't you know it, someone actually contacted me. Now, a month later, we're still trying to get together for coffee or lunch. But at least one person was listening and took it seriously! One! How exciting is that! I think I'll only do the "assignment" sermon rarely...I just don't think that people take it seriously. <BR/><BR/>I, too, struggle with being relevant. I think the worst part about preaching is the relative lack of feedback. Sure, everyone says, "I really enjoyed your sermon," but, then again, they're <I>supposed</I> to say that. <BR/><BR/>I would love to start Wesleyan class meetings, but it's like pulling teeth to get people to commit to one hour a week of Bible study! Argh!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6259872.post-1140388675726928042006-02-19T17:37:00.000-05:002006-02-19T17:37:00.000-05:00I can't wait to see what you ended up doing. Sill...I can't wait to see what you ended up doing. Silly me for reading too late!'neicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06245444287158179002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6259872.post-1140359207566997692006-02-19T09:26:00.000-05:002006-02-19T09:26:00.000-05:00Hi Brian!Just thought I'd let you know that you ha...Hi Brian!<BR/><BR/>Just thought I'd let you know that you have a fan. We met at Jenny and Tim's a few Christmas's ago and I just found your blog through Jenny's. We seem to be living parallel lives, so you're stuck with me. I like this post in particular. I have to go preach now, but I fully intend to comment later!<BR/><BR/>Mary BethAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com