June 2006
Welcome to the June Issue of EFW! This month is a heavy hitter on the topic of rebellion. Rebellion is described by Merriam-Webster as opposition to one in authority and also as an open formidable resistance that is often unsuccessful. Do you know the Tom Petty song, “Into the Great Wide Open”? Well, in it is a phrase that I love – “A rebel without a clue” (I’ll spare you all the lyrics) which I think is a perfect description of myself when I choose to do my own thing against God’s word. When we read about the Israelites we find all sorts of rebellious deeds by both women and men. I’m always finding myself scoffing at them for their inability to heed God’s instructions for holy living. Yes, God quickly reminds my heart of my own personal rebellion. For those of us who are Mothers or caretakers of children, we know the absolute down and dirty definition of rebellion. Knowing I guess should be half the battle. But then why knowing the ridiculousness of rebellion – ...