1) I did not write the Bible. 2) Yes, I struggle with sin everyday. I don’t think I’m “better” than you. 3) I oppose same sex marriage. NOT because I hate you, but because I love you and want you to know the truth. 4) God hates ALL sin. Some sinful lifestyles lead to DEATH. … More Homophobia: I’m not scared OF you, I’m scared FOR you.
“Pray for the PEACE [shalom / wholeness / prosperity / well-being / safety] of Jerusalem. May they prosper who love you (the Holy City). May peace be within your walls and prosperity within your palaces!” — Psalm 122:6-7
I came out of the library to the parking lot yesterday, to find my car blocked in. A guy(the Jump-er) had his car parked crosswise in back of my car, and he had jumper cables connected to a big-*ss truck that was blocking the roadway to get out. I didn’t have to be anywhere until … More Got any jumper cables?
It was certainly a tragedy when children were killed at the Sandy Hook school. It was determined that Adam Lanza did not legally own guns. It was also determined that he was mentally ill. Criminals do not obey gun laws. Heroin and cocaine are illegal, yet these drugs are found on the streets of American … More What can be done about gun violence?
Time itself is a strange concept. When we are enjoying ourselves, time seems to move quickly. When we are uncomforable, time seems to move slowly. When we are kids, time seems to pass slowly. Each day is so long; Christmas and Summer Vacation are always light years away. As adults, sometimes we stop and realize … More The Dimension of Time
Yesterday, I had lunch at the diner with my husband and another couple. We stayed for quite a long time, chatting and catching up on the news. It wasn’t until we were out in the car that I realized that we had been there almost 2 hours. We had left a 20% tip, as we … More Leave Your Gift at the Altar
[ I corrected the mistake! ] Yesterday was January 1. A New Year. I was in the shower, thinking of my favorite scriptures, which says, in part, “do not conform.” The entire text of Romans 12:2 actually says: “AND do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that … More Do not conform
My friend invited a bunch of us over last night for some food and fun. We ate pizza, salad, and some yummy desserts. One person told me that she has been reading my blog and really likes it. I was so happy for the encouragement. I explained that I am trying to do what God tells … More Girl’s Night In
Part of yesterday’s blog was “vanished into thin air.” I will try again! SALT Jesus said, “You are the salt of the earth.” – Matt. 5:13 These days, we are warned that too much salt is a bad thing; it leads to high blood pressure and other ills. Salt was vitally important before refrigeration was … More Salt
Yesterday, our guest speaker at church spoke about the story in the gospel of Matthew Chapter 9 . This is the one where Jesus is speaking at someone’s house and draws a big crowd. There are people in the doorways and windows. There is a man who is paralyzed, on a bed/stretcher/mat ( I guess wheelchairs … More So they lowered him down through the roof
My friend emailed me to stop by, that she would have a dvd for me to borrow. I wrote back that I would be there at 2 pm. I was running a little early, so at 1:35 I pulled into her driveway. I turned off the car, stepped out, and closed the car door. Just then … More So I bought a lottery ticket
My “homework” for my writing class was a choice between two things. First, using the lyrics from the song “Windy” write something. Second choice, quotes from the movie “Gone with the Wind.” I decided to put the homework sheet aside, and see what turned up. I figured lots of folks would decide to write about the leaves … More Windy
Joel is my guest blogger today: STAY ON MESSAGE A. We have a message to bring to the world. 1. There is a Gospel. “8 But God commends his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.” (Romans 5:8) “16 For God so loved the world, that he … More Stay on Message
Today started as many mornings do lately: My husband wakes me up, I vacuum in 2 or 3 cups of coffee, then we’re off to the gym. My foot is almost better, but still hurts, so I sit my butt in the hot tub and tell myself it’s ok to relax once in a while. … More Starting the morning in the hot tub
Everyone likes to take, “Judge not, lest you be judged” out of context and make it mean that there can be no correction of wrongdoing. Here is just one example of the Bible telling us to judge: “Judge for yourselves whether it is right in God‘s sight to obey you rather than God.” (Acts 4:19b) Here … More Judge for Yourselves…
We as humans tend to put forth Super Human strength just before the due date. If someone is running for office, there is a flurry of activity just before election day. If we have a goal such as losing 10 pounds, it makes it easier if we give ourselves a deadline, such as “June 25, … More Deadlines
To show what was NOT inside. I was re-reading Matthew 27:57 – 28:10. (posted below) ————— Jesus Buried in Joseph’s Tomb 57 Now when evening had come, there came a rich man from Arimathea, named Joseph, who himself had also become a disciple of Jesus. 58 This man went to Pilate and asked for the … More Why did the angel roll away the stone?
Lest we forget, God has quite a sense of humor. On more than one occasion, I’ve had a problem that I saw as an immovable mountain. When I asked for help, God gave me a BIGGER mountain, which made the first problem look like nothing. Not exactly the answer I was looking for…. But the … More Shrinking Mountains
Yes, Mel, you’ve made any mistakes in your personal life. Who among us can look in the mirror and honestly say we haven’t? “The Passion of the Christ“ was a ground-making film. First of all, thank you for not giving Jesus a British accent! He was speaking Aramaic and Hebrew! What a novel idea! Secondly, it was … More Dear Mel Gibson: Please make a Prequel!
Image via Wikipedia ——————————— In Genesis 28:10-12 we read about Jacob. . Jacob’s Dream at Bethel . 10 Jacob left Beersheba and set out for Harran. 11 When he reached a certain place, he stopped for the night because the sun had set. Taking one of the stones there, he put it under his head … More What I learned about Jacob’s Ladder today
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