Traditions

a Jesus thought...
"Here it is again, the Great Reversal: many of the first ending up last, and the last first." (Matthew 20:17)

a Godly thought...
Church order is divine both in origin and character, though of course it is meant to serve and not to rule. (p227 Bonhoeffer)

a leading thought...
While an intimate knowledge of ourselves is indispensable to sound leadership, so is a thorough knowledge of those with whom we work. (p183 Barber)

a Dave thought...
Last night we spent the evening at Southbank with Kylie's extended family. Over the last 15 years this has become one of our favourite places to visit as we walk, chat, drink coffee or eat ice creams together. This tradition began when we were dating and then extended to a place where we took our friends as married couples and now it has become a favourite hang out for our son Noah. So although our time together at Southbank looks different now with more picnics and bikes the place we visit is still the same.
This tradition is something we enjoy as it has been with us for a generation and as we pass on the experiences we value to our children they too associate the time at Southbank with relaxation, fun and food. Tradition is often seen as a negative thing in the church but like all experiences if we pass on our positive activities together and modify them to suit the next generation I'm sure they will last the test of time.

Just a thought.