I keep forgetting to write about this... About a month and a half ago (August 1, 2007), Major W. Ian Thomas "went to be with the One Whom he loved, served and about Whom he couldn’t stop talking." Not enough can be said about the man, but I guess he's known best for his dedication to the teaching of the "Exchanged Life" and "The Indwelling Life of Christ."
In the foreword to Bob George's "Classic Christianity" book, the Major wrote about those who "sincerely try to live a life they do not have, substituting religion for God, Christianity for Christ, and their own noble endeavors for the energy, joy, and power of the Holy Spirit," as well as "those who have a life they never live." You can find these quotes and many more on this website.
Also read his story and read dedications that people have written (or write your own) at www.majorianthomas.com.
I came to know about his home going through People To People radio broadcast last month. I have 2 of his books and I have a great respect for him. If I am not mistaken he had a great influence on Bob George and his ministry. Praise God for people like him!
ReplyDeleteAmen... Praise God! I'm sure he's had quite an influence on a lot of people. His words have truly created and spurred the desire in me to live the life that I've been given freely in Christ!
ReplyDelete“sincerely try to live a life they do not have, substituting religion for God, Christianity for Christ, and their own noble endeavors for the energy, joy, and power of the Holy Spirit," as well as "those who have a life they never live."
ReplyDeleteI love that quote! There is a lot of truth packed into so few words
Amen livingsword... that quote has had a HUGE impact on my life in more ways than one!
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