Living out in a semi-rural area grants me the delight of walking along country roads in all seasons. It is a wonderful opportunity to commune with God, work out any stress, and get some exercise. About the only thing wrong with country roads is the occasional country dog. God created dogs to bark and made them territorial in nature, which I receive. Unlike the city or suburbs some dogs are unconfined, and their understanding of their "territory" extends beyond their owner's property to the road on which I am walking. Having a dog or dogs racing at you in an aggressive manner can provoke a confrontation as I do not accept the societal concept that animals are more important than people. God made us in His image, (Genesis 1:26) not anything else.
Last Sunday I had the privilege of fellowship with a group in Kittery, ME, whom God has abundantly blessed with children. When God gives a couple a large family, that really becomes their ministry. Our brother Rick showed by a number of examples that many of the miracles of Jesus were done in a very low key manner.
In Acts 17:11 the Word of God says, "Now these Jews were more noble than those in Thessalonica; they received the word with all eagerness, examining the Scriptures daily to see if these things were so." Note that they are commended for doing this. If Paul the apostle receives scrutiny, then so should everyone that teaches, and especially those who are prominent or more influential in the Body. Those of us who do teach should welcome feedback from those who hear.
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