Originally Posted By: Bawb
Hi rayc,

Thanks for taking the time to listen.
The "Full Armor of God" is a "New Testament" concept quoted by the Apostle Paul.
Do you realize that when the apostles spoke they were quoting the "Old Testament"?
The "New Testament" didn't come along until about 2 centuries after the Apostle Paul's death.
War monger? You bet! We are all in the battle of our lives.
A spiritual battle with an adversary who only knows to kill, steal and destroy.
Hope was always there in both the New and Old Testament...

Always happy to listen if the music is worth it.
FULL ARMOUR of God is warrior analogy that isn't really appropriate in relation to the mission of Christ is it? It's certainly not the sort of language and story telling to attract children to the message. The miasma of stories that make up the old n new books are from era where life was of little value, people saw no hope in the life time and would die to escape the living hell that societies were based on for the promise of a better "life".
The text is the text and you're very personally committed to it - a way that won't translate of communicate well I suspect but it's your sail and mast.
How about the music? I'm interested in the music not your message.
Did you consider any suggestions about making the boat more seaworthy? Of making the journey more comfortable?

Cheers
rayc
"What's so funny about peace, love & understanding?" - N.Lowe