We are still studying Paul's First Letter to the Corinthians in bible study. We are on chapter 14 which goes into a lengthy discussion of the gifts of tongues, prophecy and the interpretation of tongues. The gift of tongues is a strange one. The Charismatics claim that it exists and during their services, I understand that people still do speak in tongues. This gift, as I understand it, is a prayer of praise or whatever to God inspired by the Holy Spirit in a language unknown except to someone who has the gift of interpreting tongues, who is hopefully in the congregation.

Sounds odd and a bit goofy, but apparantly, the Corinthians and even Paul put a great deal of importance to it. Paul, however, does note that is is a useless gift if it does not help the community to grow in love and knowledge of God. He says that prophecy is the greater gift because everyone understands what is being said.

Does prophecy exist today? Does the gift of tongues exist today? Probably, but as Paul said then, if someone comes into a congregation of people speaking in a language that noone understood they would consider the congregation a bunch of madmen. Om addition, prophets in this day would be and are considered objects of ridicule or charletons.

Today was a BEAUTIFUL day. The sun shone and the temperatures got up to the mic 50s. My tulip bulbs are peeking their little heads above the ground. We opened the office door so that the kitties could peek out and start enjoying the spring smells.

We are thinking of getting Chelsea clipped for the summer. I think she would be much more comfortable with some of that hair off of her. I also might be able to get all the tangles under control.


Don’t let go of my hand!
The sky has no ceiling
The sea has no floor
The world has no walls
I might float away.

Mary