Born again. Again.

September 6, 2008 | 3 comments

Danny

A number of us from Taproot are coming off of a wonderful retreat weekend where we saw and experienced God in truly profound ways. I know that sounds clique’ but He truly moved this weekend in ways that I’ve never experienced. Sunday evening in particular shines as the pinnacle of our time together. In an extended session of worship and communion Jesus met us, words do not suffice. Somewhere in the course of the evening a long standing missionary (back on furlough) who has been a part of this body for 30 some odd years stood and said he felt like God had birthed a brand new church during our time together. The consensus from all, both old Trinity folk and the new Taprootists, was that indeed God moved upon us and brought forth something new that night. I tell this story to all reading because it is so emblematic of the heart, wisdom, and will of our Father. After a year of intensive labor pains, groaning, crying, and much prayer it seems to have culminated in a moment of worship! It felt like, for lack of better words, there was a breakthrough, a release of sorts and we were brought forth in an instant together as a unique facet of His body. I know this may read strange (you had to be there) but Taproot was born on this evening in Spirit and in truth. With limbs flailing, tears flowing, and and all the other attributes of a newborn we sat in that upper room suddenly aware of our surroundings and our unified purpose in them. Taproot is by far the cutest little new born church this pastor has ever seen, she is beautiful! The Lord is in the process of continually birthing new life, vibrant hope, renewed dreams, and forgiven peace. Even this morning as I arose I was suddenly overwhelmed with the reality that my Creator had “birthed” a new day for me and His mercies were new for me to embrace and enjoy. How I pray for you dear reader that in this moment you might take time to thank Him for your personal born again reality and recognize that minute by minute, through the intensive labor pains of life and circumstance, our Father is birthing newness and life and mercy over and over. May you, my friend, find yourself this day born again, again.

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The Discussion

September 10th, 2008

Ryan

You have traveled so far my dear old friend

September 11th, 2008

Jenny Flesch

Hey, thank you Danny for so perfectly and personally recapping our time at the retreat. God’s amazingly intense love and spirit really came through so beautifully. It’s hard to put “experiencing God” into words but I come from a wonderfully close and expressive family and the thing that comes closest to it, is just that, “family”! And oh my God! what an awesome and real family we have! So glad to be part of Jesus family with the Braga Bunch! We love you guys!

September 20th, 2008

Terry Sherman

Were we ever glad to be a part of the rebirth, although we missed the preceding pregnancy. What Ed and I are so aware of is God’s wonderful faithfulness: to continue what He already began and rooted, but totally in His way - not fashioned after someone’s design or blueprint, or even a vague idea! No, it’s of Him, in His way, including everyone, and leaving life in His wake. We are blessed and privileged to be part of this ongoing family, now called Taproot Church.

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