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March 3, 1931 - "American linguistic pioneer Frank Laubach wrote in a letter: 'If we only let God have his full chance he will break our hearts with the glory of his revelation. That is the privilege which the preacher can have. It is his business to look into the very face of God until he aches with bliss." (StudyLightOrg.)

I'm not sure why Laubach restricted this privilege to preachers only. Is Jesus Christ not honored by the full devotion of all of his followers? How would this "occupation" affect our surroundings if each one who identifies with the name of Christ were to allow Him to daily "...break our hearts with..."?

Then on March 3, 1950, this practice is affirmed when "Trappist monk Thomas Merton wrote in "Sign of Jonas": 'The Christian life...is a continual discovery of Christ in new and unexpected places. And these discoveries are sometimes most profitable when you find him in something you had tended to overlook or even despise.' " (SLO)

March 3, 1794 - "1st performance of Joseph Haydn's 101st Symphony in D" (Scopes System) For those with an appreciation for classical music and art -

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aJBcp00Y7S8

Again, the spectacle of adult baptism arises when on March 4, 1850 "Future statesman James A. Garfield, at age 18, was "buried with Christ in baptism." Thirty-one years, to the day! after his conversion, Garfield took the oath of office as 20th President of the United States." (SLO) And I still contemplate the mystery of the rite of baptism - so simple, yet so profound, and commanded by Christ "Go ye therefore...baptizing..."

March 5, 1555 - "French-born Swiss reformer John Calvin wrote in a letter to Philip Melanchthon: 'It behooves us to accomplish what God requires of us, even when we are in the greatest despair respecting the results.' " (SLO) - because once again, the Great Commission is far greater than our own perceived contribution! He is stronger . . .

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G7YdtfjMAIc

March 5, 1743 - "In Boston, editor Thomas Prince published the first issue of his weekly, "The Christian History." It was the first religious journal published in America." (SLO)

March 6, 1735 - "English revivalist George Whitefield wrote in a letter: 'The renewal of our natures is a work of great importance. It is not to be done in a day. We have not only a new house to build up, but an old one to pull down.'" (SLO)

March 7, 1530 - "King Henry VIII's divorce request is denied by the Pope Henry then declares that he, not the Pope, is supreme head of England's church" (SS)

It raises the question of whether his action was in keeping with the spirit of the Reformation movement that was sweeping the continent at that time? Was Henry VIII unique in his self-accommodating, self-appointment as his own religious authority? The question of personal accountability is as relevant today as it was 500 years ago.

March 9, 1843 - "Scottish clergyman Robert Murray McCheyne wrote in a letter: 'You will never find Jesus so precious as when the world is one vast howling wilderness. Then he is like a rose blooming in the midst of the desolation, a rock rising above the storm.'" (SLO)

And again we hear from Frank Laubach who wrote on March 9, 1930 -
" 'It seems to me...that the very Bible cannot be read as a substitute for meeting God soul to soul and face to face.' " (SLO)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nO4uIyz_d90

"We do this by keeping our eyes on Jesus, the champion who initiates and perfects our faith. Because of the joy awaiting him, he endured the cross, disregarding its shame. Now he is seated in the place of honor beside God's throne." Hebrews 12:2. (NLT)

http://www.studylight.org/his/tich/?d=0303

<blockquote data-quote="burnt" data-source="post: 608539" data-attributes="member: 2584">Thank you to each for your comments.March 3, 1931 - &quot;American linguistic pioneer Frank Laubach wrote in a letter: &#039;If we only let God have his full chance he will break our hearts with the glory of his revelation. That is the privilege which the preacher can have. It is his business to look into the very face of God until he aches with bliss.&quot; (StudyLightOrg.)I&#039;m not sure why Laubach restricted this privilege to preachers only. Is Jesus Christ not honored by the full devotion of all of his followers? How would this &quot;occupation&quot; affect our surroundings if each one who identifies with the name of Christ were to allow Him to daily &quot;...break our hearts with...&quot;?Then on March 3, 1950, this practice is affirmed when &quot;Trappist monk Thomas Merton wrote in &quot;Sign of Jonas&quot;: &#039;The Christian life...is a continual discovery of Christ in new and unexpected places. And these discoveries are sometimes most profitable when you find him in something you had tended to overlook or even despise.&#039; &quot; (SLO) March 3, 1794 - &quot;1st performance of Joseph Haydn&#039;s 101st Symphony in D&quot; (Scopes System) For those with an appreciation for classical music and art -&nbsp; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aJBcp00Y7S8Again, the spectacle of adult baptism arises when on March 4, 1850 &quot;Future statesman James A. Garfield, at age 18, was &quot;buried with Christ in baptism.&quot; Thirty-one years, to the day! after his conversion, Garfield took the oath of office as 20th President of the United States.&quot; (SLO) And I still contemplate the mystery of the rite of baptism - so simple, yet so profound, and commanded by Christ &quot;Go ye therefore...baptizing...&quot;March 5, 1555 - &quot;French-born Swiss reformer John Calvin wrote in a letter to Philip Melanchthon: &#039;It behooves us to accomplish what God requires of us, even when we are in the greatest despair respecting the results.&#039; &quot; (SLO) - because once again, the Great Commission is far greater than our own perceived contribution! He is stronger . . .http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G7YdtfjMAIcMarch 5, 1743 - &quot;In Boston, editor Thomas Prince published the first issue of his weekly, &quot;The Christian History.&quot; It was the first religious journal published in America.&quot; (SLO)March 6, 1735 - &quot;English revivalist George Whitefield wrote in a letter: &#039;The renewal of our natures is a work of great importance. It is not to be done in a day. We have not only a new house to build up, but an old one to pull down.&#039;&quot; (SLO)March 7, 1530 - &quot;King Henry VIII&#039;s divorce request is denied by the Pope Henry then declares that he, not the Pope, is supreme head of England&#039;s church&quot; (SS) It raises the question of whether his action was in keeping with the spirit of the Reformation movement that was sweeping the continent at that time? Was Henry VIII unique in his self-accommodating, self-appointment as his own religious authority? The question of personal accountability is as relevant today as it was 500 years ago.March 9, 1843 - &quot;Scottish clergyman Robert Murray McCheyne wrote in a letter: &#039;You will never find Jesus so precious as when the world is one vast howling wilderness. Then he is like a rose blooming in the midst of the desolation, a rock rising above the storm.&#039;&quot; (SLO)And again we hear from Frank Laubach who wrote on March 9, 1930 -&quot; &#039;It seems to me...that the very Bible cannot be read as a substitute for meeting God soul to soul and face to face.&#039; &quot; (SLO)http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nO4uIyz_d90&quot;We do this by keeping our eyes on Jesus, the champion who initiates and perfects our faith. Because of the joy awaiting him, he endured the cross, disregarding its shame. Now he is seated in the place of honor beside God&#039;s throne.&quot; Hebrews 12:2. (NLT)http://www.studylight.org/his/tich/?d=0303</blockquote>

[QUOTE="burnt, post: 608539, member: 2584"] Thank you to each for your comments. March 3, 1931 - "American linguistic pioneer Frank Laubach wrote in a letter: 'If we only let God have his full chance he will break our hearts with the glory of his revelation. That is the privilege which the preacher can have. It is his business to look into the very face of God until he aches with bliss." (StudyLightOrg.) I'm not sure why Laubach restricted this privilege to preachers only. Is Jesus Christ not honored by the full devotion of all of his followers? How would this "occupation" affect our surroundings if each one who identifies with the name of Christ were to allow Him to daily "...break our hearts with..."? Then on March 3, 1950, this practice is affirmed when "Trappist monk Thomas Merton wrote in "Sign of Jonas": 'The Christian life...is a continual discovery of Christ in new and unexpected places. And these discoveries are sometimes most profitable when you find him in something you had tended to overlook or even despise.' " (SLO) March 3, 1794 - "1st performance of Joseph Haydn's 101st Symphony in D" (Scopes System) For those with an appreciation for classical music and art - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aJBcp00Y7S8 Again, the spectacle of adult baptism arises when on March 4, 1850 "Future statesman James A. Garfield, at age 18, was "buried with Christ in baptism." Thirty-one years, to the day! after his conversion, Garfield took the oath of office as 20th President of the United States." (SLO) And I still contemplate the mystery of the rite of baptism - so simple, yet so profound, and commanded by Christ "Go ye therefore...baptizing..." March 5, 1555 - "French-born Swiss reformer John Calvin wrote in a letter to Philip Melanchthon: 'It behooves us to accomplish what God requires of us, even when we are in the greatest despair respecting the results.' " (SLO) - because once again, the Great Commission is far greater than our own perceived contribution! He is stronger . . . http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G7YdtfjMAIc March 5, 1743 - "In Boston, editor Thomas Prince published the first issue of his weekly, "The Christian History." It was the first religious journal published in America." (SLO) March 6, 1735 - "English revivalist George Whitefield wrote in a letter: 'The renewal of our natures is a work of great importance. It is not to be done in a day. We have not only a new house to build up, but an old one to pull down.'" (SLO) March 7, 1530 - "King Henry VIII's divorce request is denied by the Pope Henry then declares that he, not the Pope, is supreme head of England's church" (SS) It raises the question of whether his action was in keeping with the spirit of the Reformation movement that was sweeping the continent at that time? Was Henry VIII unique in his self-accommodating, self-appointment as his own religious authority? The question of personal accountability is as relevant today as it was 500 years ago. March 9, 1843 - "Scottish clergyman Robert Murray McCheyne wrote in a letter: 'You will never find Jesus so precious as when the world is one vast howling wilderness. Then he is like a rose blooming in the midst of the desolation, a rock rising above the storm.'" (SLO) And again we hear from Frank Laubach who wrote on March 9, 1930 - " 'It seems to me...that the very Bible cannot be read as a substitute for meeting God soul to soul and face to face.' " (SLO) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nO4uIyz_d90 "We do this by keeping our eyes on Jesus, the champion who initiates and perfects our faith. Because of the joy awaiting him, he endured the cross, disregarding its shame. Now he is seated in the place of honor beside God's throne." Hebrews 12:2. (NLT) http://www.studylight.org/his/tich/?d=0303 [/QUOTE]

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