Sunday Celebration - Stirring The Fire

The tendency of the fire is to go out; watch the fire on the altar of your heart. 

A fireplace needs to be stirred up occasionally. William Booth

On this first Lord's Day in January let's pause for a moment and give thanks.

Thanks be to God for the freedom of corporate worship in America.  

Let us not forget what a privilege it is to collectively "stir the fire" on the altars of our hearts. 

Let us remember that is not the case for many of our Christian sisters and brothers living out their faith in other parts of the world. These brave men and women gladly risk everything, even unto death, to experience what we (so often) take for granted in America. Our freedom to worship our Savior and our God, Jesus Chirst. 

Yes, on this first Lord's Day of 2013 it is good to remember .... 

• The tendency of the fire on the altar of our hearts is to go out
• We must watch the fire
• We must stir the fire  

Are you actively watching and stirring the fire on the altar of your heart? If not, begin today.

Happy Lord's Day.