They say when you pray to God, go to your alone place. So I went and this is what i saw.
This place was over an hour hike from my car. I put my bible in my pack along with some water. I went there for the sole purpose of spending time in prayer with God. I expected nothing but a view that might remind of the greatness of God. I was just sitting down when this site appeared. I wondered about what I was seeing. Is anyone else seeing this? I thought. The longer I remained in prayer the closer the sun came. After I had finished I stood to my feet and as I collected myself for the journey back the sun spot just disappeared. Maybe this was just a gift for me.
For a perspective, the pine tree next to the trail is 25 ft high. The hill I'm standing on is 165 ft above the water level. The sun spot stayed for over 25 minits coming closer to shore the longer it stayed.

LeadingSmart

EnterMission - Rob Wegner

Wednesday, June 16, 2010

Words

Choose "your" interpretation of the facts very carefully. The way you interpret information and conversation will ultimately say something about your own character as you attempt to relay, or possibly dramatize the information.

I recently heard local news report that a man that had a sighting of a "Bigfoot". And before the actual interview with the man the news reporting headline said; "A man had a sighting of Bigfoot and said it looked like Farrah Fawcett".

When they actually interviewed him, he said nothing of the sort. He simply described the beast as having "light colored blondish hair".

When people choose to add or subtract information it skews the original information. It contorts it. It leads the perception of the information down a different path. It is also considered deceitful or manipulative. It makes people believe something other than what was said.

When a person practices this informational contortion, then they leave others with no choice but treat those individuals character and information as questionable.

Sunday, June 13, 2010

Crying

What is it about a movie or song that can make a person cry?
Is it really about the movie or a song?
Or is it about the person who is crying?

There is something very deep inside a person that is affected by a movie or a song that they feel a spiritual expression through crying as a uncontrolable way of identifing with it. Or an actknowelgement of it. There is something that makes things so clear and real that its undeniable. Something that is so moving that it can't be kept inside of us.

John 11:33
When Jesus saw her weeping, and the Jews who had come along with her also weeping, he was deeply moved in spirit and troubled.
Luke 19:41
As he approached Jerusalem and saw the city, he wept over it

Saturday, June 12, 2010

I've seen this before

"Going to church doesn't make you a christian any more
than standing in a garage makes you a car."

I've seen this post a few places now and i don't disagree with this, but I think a few things could be added.
Like;
You're more likely to be a Christian if you go to church but you'll never become a car standing in a garage.

What makes you a Christian?
Did a Christian quote this or a non-Christian?

As Christians and non Christians, it should be evidence to all that, those who know Christ will carry the same love of Jesus the living water.
The love He puts in you will pour out onto others. This will be the evidence of those who follow Christ.

Friday, May 28, 2010

There is a dark side.


What is it that makes up a good side and an evil side and how is it that we know the difference?
When I was 3 1/2 years old I lived in a place that had a safe environment that allowed me to go outside without the fear of anything ever happening to me. I stayed around the house and back then I was a pretty good boy by most parents standards. I pretty much did what I was told so then was trusted outside by myself I presume for short periods of time.
During one of those periods I got adventurous and crossed the street in front of my house which couldn’t have more than 100 feet away from the house. I went there because the grass was as tall as me. I couldn’t go more than 10 feet into it because the grass just got too thick plus there was a fence. But when I got into the grass I saw a toad and I think I freaked out just a little. So I went a little further up the street where previously I had seen a brick that I once turned over to find a worm. I picked up the brick and took it over where the toad was. When I located it, I threw the brick onto it. I don’t know what I thought would happen but, when I picked the brick up off from the toad and I felt distraught at what I saw. The toad was dying. And I felt something I wasn’t prepared for. I had never heard of death before, never seen it before, I had no concept of it whatsoever. But my heart knew what it meant. I threw the block back onto the toad to cover up what had just happened and went back into my house. I remember my mom asking me what was wrong. And I said; “nothing”. And I went to my room to wait for supper.
So I believed that I had done something wrong but I didn’t know what it was. I didn’t dare talk about it because I thought there might be a possible punishment involved. A lot for a three year old, but I swear these were my thoughts back then.
It was later on in life that I asked myself how did I know that there was something wrong in death? Death did not appear to be good and it looked like the end of something good. Is there an inherent good in us? Do we have a “God stamp in our lives”? Do we carry with us, the very nature of God? I believe we do and I believe God does speak to us. I also think that we shut God out. We live so much of our time in the noise of everyday life that we don’t give ourselves the opportunity let God have a voice in our lives.
Did you know that the gift of free will is from God? Do you know why he gave it to us? There is a reason and I know what it is. Do you?

2 Peter 1:3,4
His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness. Through these he has given us his very great and precious promises, so that through them you may participate in the divine nature and escape the corruption in the world caused by evil desires.

Friday, May 21, 2010

Its been too long


Too long since my last post.
Some have the highest expectation of others while others have the highest expectations for themselves. When we fail ourselves--------shame on you that think only others fail you. When we fail ourselves we cant imagine the cost. Our hearts yield to failure and the promoter tries to win by keeping us down. It can be difficult to bring ourselves back up out of despair. Prayer to God for strength can and will bring us out of it. but we have to embrace it. Meet up with it. Our lives are to help others and to let others help us when they offer help. We cannot be effective leaders for those that need leadership if we allow failure to take a hold of us. Stand up and dust you feet off and get back on track as soon as possible.
Make no mistake of who is the evil force behind keeping us from God grace. It is satan.
He is the tempter and the promoter and the accuser. He tempts us to sin then he promotes it through our own selfish desires by saying things like, "just this once" or "nobody will know" or "you wont get caught". Then, after we commit the sin, he is right there being the accuser saying, "and you think you're a good person, look at what you did, God is not going to forget this one.".
He wants us to be separate from God. This is his last ditch effort to steal our souls from God.

1 John 1:9
If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.

Hebrews 8:12
For I will forgive their wickedness and will remember their sins no more."

Psalm 23:3
he restores my soul. He guides me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake.

Tuesday, May 11, 2010

Want to See God?


If you don't really care then don't bother reading the rest of this. Unless you can imagine yourself going through it all.

If you really want to see God, Look into the eyes of a person who experiences deep pain for the sake of others.

Look into the eyes of the poor or the lost and the broken, the child without hope, the person who lost the only person they ever loved. The person that has nobody in their lives. The parent who knew his son was going to be in agony for the last hours before his death.

See, God put himself in the pain and suffering of his own son. So we can know that he is the God of compassion and love. He knows first hand what it is to feel human.

Saturday, May 8, 2010

Women of Noble Charactor

Proverbs of 31

10 [c] A wife of noble character who can find?
She is worth far more than rubies.

15 She gets up while it is still dark;
she provides food for her family
and portions for her servant girls.

17 She sets about her work vigorously;
her arms are strong for her tasks.

18 She sees that her trading is profitable,
and her lamp does not go out at night.

20 She opens her arms to the poor
and extends her hands to the needy.

26 She speaks with wisdom,
and faithful instruction is on her tongue.

27 She watches over the affairs of her household
and does not eat the bread of idleness.

30 Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting;
but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised.

Friday, May 7, 2010

On the Surface

Did you ever see someone you didn't like? Did you cast judgment on someone that you didn't know?

What is it about us that makes decide if we like someone or not? Why is it that we can't get along with everyone? Is it them? Or maybe its us.?

We can except that we don't have to like everyone and we find this easy to process in our minds. We simply cast people aside and label them as meaningless to us.

If they can't offer anything to our lives, so we just ignore them. Why is it that if they have no value to us we don't pay attention to them?

Can we offer them our friendship without the expectation of them to be a friend to us?

Sometimes there is a need for someone to intervene and be a friend to someone without being asked to. Sometimes we have to intentionally be a friend to someone without getting an invitation.

When someone offers you something that you didn't actually earn, you could perceive as a friendly gesture. An offer of friendship. Can you befriend someone without having a relationship with them? Absolutely!

I walked by an older man that was in an ally and he was trying to load something into his truck. While he was sweating and struggling and I could have just stood there and waited and see if he would ask me to help him or, I could have just kept walking. But my emediate response upon seeing his situation was to ask him; "can I give you a hand?"

Some believe that if someone offers something to us that we can except it or pass it bye. Which is fine but there should be an acknowledgment for the effort. A sense of gratitude. A sense of appreciation for the offer. A simple thank you or no thank you.

I helped the man because I wanted to. Without the expectation of his gratitude. He did thank me, which was nice but, that wasn't what motivated me to help him.

Some believe that gratitude isn't necessary. They didn't ask for it so then they don't need to be grateful for it.

Anything that I receive from someone that I didn't earn, I am grateful to them for.

My salvation through Jesus Christ is a great example. I didn't ask him to, but he laid down his life for me so that I may have life.

1 Thessalonians 5:18
give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.

Ephesians 5:20
always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Thursday, May 6, 2010

Better Timing

Say the wrong thing anytime never works.
Say the right thing at the wrong time doesn't work.
Say the right thing at the right time has a chance.

Just because someone needs to hear something does not mean that you have to tell them right when you think you need to say it. The person may simply dismiss what you have to say or not hear you correctly. Find an opportunity to present the situation to them respectfully and lovingly. They may have a more positive reception for your words.

Build them up with construction don't tear them down with criticism.
Think before you speak.

Monday, May 3, 2010

Child's Prayer


When my wife were raising our son we decided that we didn't care much for the "Now a lay me down to Sleep" child's prayer that we were taught as kids growing up.

So I sat down and wrote this one for my son to pray.

God in heaven I know your there,
Protect and keep me in you care,
I know you watch me from above,
Protect and keep me in your love.

Thank you for Jesus,
He is my friend,
I'll always love Him,
til the story ends,

God bless my parents,
Throughout the week,
God bless me now,
While I'm asleep.
This I pray in Jesus name, Amen.

Friday, April 30, 2010

Buzz God God Buzz3

Continued from yesterday;
So we prayed that very prayer together. I said; "well i guess thats it." and he said; "yea thats it." I think we went to the bar or something like that to celebrate.

Some days after that I think I was sitting on the couch watching The Love Boat, I noticed......Pause; ok, lets give my friend a name. Mark. Mark is his name. Unpause;
noticed that Mark was still reading that bible.

I said; "what are you doing? Reading that bible?" Like watching the love boat was way better than reading a book. He said; "yea,I just want to look up some things I still had some question about."

So my friend Mark continued to read. And one by one all of our friends excepted Jesus as Lord and Savior into their lives. They new that they could trust us to tell them the truth so they believed.

It wasn't long after that that we started having Bible Studies. 10 of us or more at the bible study. We were studying Gods word drinking beer and some were passing joints around. We had a great time learning all of this new stuff together.

None of us read the same bible, but we were loving life. God was good to us. We could feel his presents and some said they felt his power. We learned to pray. We prayed together for hours sometimes.

There became a core group of four of us. And what happen next turned our lives right side up.

More tomorrow everybody.

Thursday, April 29, 2010

Buzz God God Buzz2

Continued;
So he said that he could understand more of what he reads in the bible. So he reads and reads and reads for days and days. Until he comes across bible verse John 3:16. He then exclaimed; "this is it. This is what I think I am looking for". But he confesses that he needed to look into it some more to make sure he knows what he thinks he knows.

Ok then I waited for him to draw his conclusion. He then came to me and says; "I've got the answer. do you want to hear it?" Of course I said yes. So he explained it something like this.

"Well, you know who Jesus is right? Well, hes the son of God and he was killed by the people. But he let them do it see. Here is the thing, you have to say it. Like pray it. You have to say "Jesus you are the son of God and you died for my sins and I believe it so please help to live my life better. Thank you Jesus Amen."
And that's it. If you say that you're going to heaven. That is it!

So I believed him. My thoughts were that this guy has spent weeks figuring this out. He was my friend and he is not gonna lie to me. He doesn't want anything from me. He wants me to go to heaven if I were to die.

He said; "listen, you don't gotta do this. But if you were gonna die tomorrow wouldn't like to be sure that you are going to heaven? If you do this you don't have to worry about it again ever. Its simple, you got nothing to loose."

Side note for you readers. This was a very serious situation. My friend really really went through this vision. He tried to check himself into a mental institution. He told them that he thought he was going crazy. They told him if you think your going crazy then you probably aren't crazy. They said that people that go crazy don't know that they are. He then told them that they're probably right but if he still felt like this tomorrow that he would come back.

He was so concerned about me so I said I would do it. I thought this will at least make him feel better if he knows I'm going to heaven. I think that I'm going anyway.

He said; "I don't really know how to pray but I will do it with you if you want me to." I said; No, you can pray with me if you want to. I will just pray it out loud and if I leave anything out at the end you can fill in the blanks for me." He said; "ok".

I want you people to also note that they were no outside influences, no Christians, no pastors or churches involved in this story and that the events that I writing about are as they actually happen to the best of my recollection.

There is way more to write into this story, but I'm giving you the condensed version.
I will write more tomorrow.

Tuesday, April 27, 2010

Buzz God God Buzz

I met Jesus through a friend.

No lows in my life. I wasn't depressed or even looking for God. I was on top of the world. Great friends, good people, new and exciting life. I wasn't looking for God at all.

I was not the kind of person that could or would deny the truth. If it came to me somehow I excepted it. If I did someone wrong and they pointed me out, if it was the truth, I excepted the responsibility for it. However, I was not Mr. Righteousness. I lived in a gray world that for me was filled with the hope of what the future had for me and I was willingly to embraced it if it whenever it came along.

One day a friend came to me after he had a long bout of sorts with a drug that he used on occasion. He said God spoke to him for many many hours even after the effects of the drug had worn off. Then for days he considered this a vision and knew somehow that it was from God. So he researched to find the answers to questions that came to him through this vision. Having never read the bible before, he started reading a King James version bible that his grandmother left him after her death.

In his vision God never actually gave him all the answers that he had questions for. But God gave him enough in the vision to cause him to pursue the answers.

He read the bible for days and discovered that he didn't understand anything that it was saying. He said it felt like something was blocking his perception. So he called a friend and asked this friend to ask his mother (who was a christian) what he should do to try to understand the bible. She told him to pray in his heart to God and for God to reveal the words to him. That is exactly what he did.

My friend said that after praying, it was as if a cloud lifted out of his mind and he could understand a lot more than he could before.

So---continued tomorrow.

Born Again?


Which one will you take? The Blue Pill? Or the red Pill?

*Morpheus: I see it in your eyes. You have the look of a man who accepts what he sees because he is expecting to wake up. Ironically, that's not far from the truth. Do you believe in fate, Neo?
*Neo: No.
*Morpheus: Why not?
*Neo: Because I don't like the idea that I'm not in control of my life.
*Morpheus: I know *exactly* what you mean. Let me tell you why you're here. You're here because you know something. What you know you can't explain, but you feel it. You've felt it your entire life, that there's something wrong with the world. You don't know what it is, but it's there, like a splinter in your mind, driving you mad. It is this feeling that has brought you to me. Do you know what I'm talking about?
*Neo: Maybe.
*Morpheus: Do you want to know what it is?
*Neo: Yes.
*Morpheus: It is everywhere. It is all around us. Even now, in this very room. You can see it when you look out your window or when you turn on your television. You can feel it when you go to work... when you go to church... when you pay your taxes. It is the world that has been pulled over your eyes to blind you from the truth.
*Neo: What truth?
*Morpheus: That you are a slave, Neo. Like everyone else you were born into bondage. Into a prison that you cannot taste or see or touch. A prison for your mind.
I'm trying to free your mind, Neo. But I can only show you the door. You're the one that has to walk through it.

John 3:3
In reply Jesus declared, "I tell you the truth, no one can see the kingdom of God unless he is born again. "

Titus 3:5
he saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit,

Monday, April 26, 2010

Mike Walker


Mike Walker lost his life Sunday morning in a tragic pit accident on Saturday.

Mike Walker, co-owner of Blake Housley's Pro Nitrous team, was warming up nitrous oxide bottles for the race when one exploded.

We extend our condolences to Mike's family and friends. I know that he will be greatly missed by many inside and outside the racing world.

God Speed Mike. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of those effected by your loss.

Measuring Up

How you know what you're worth? When I decided to go into the field that work in, I didn't like that after my performance reviews my fellow coworkers would always ask me; "what did they give you" meaning how much of a raise did you get? I never wanted to know what other people got and I didn't want to tell them what I got.

People like to draw comparisons. They want to know about themselves and not how much you got. Or they want to see if the company is being fair.

There will always be someone better than me at my job and I will always be better in some ways than others. I will not gauge my performance by someone else's raise or lack of it. If feel that my raise wasn't enough (which I have only done once in my life) then I will tell them. It is up to them on how they need to handle all of the employees. And I have to trust that they are being fair to me and my family.

Know what your employers expectations are and exceed them wholeheartedly. And you'll never have to try to measure up to someone else.

Matthew 20:11-13

When they received it, they began to grumble against the landowner.'These men who were hired last worked only one hour,' they said, 'and you have made them equal to us who have borne the burden of the work and the heat of the day.'

"But he answered one of them, 'Friend, I am not being unfair to you. Didn't you agree to work for a denarius?

Saturday, April 24, 2010

Does it Really Matter?


What matters? What in this world Really matters?

Paying my bills matters. Washing my car and going to work matters. What ever I do matters.

Take out anything having to do with money. Do people without money matter to you? Should they? Do you matter to other people if you don't have money? You should. Why?

Do we unknowingly put a monetary value on someones life based on their economic status? And if someone doesn't have anything of value do we consider them not valuable? How about your value to them. If your a person of wealth how will you know that they don't put a value on you because of your money?

Some of us have gone through some monetary lessons in life. Finding out that a lot of people only care about money and "what can they do to get more of it" seems to be the motto that they live by. Driven by money.

Some are driven by success and money just comes with the territory. I would say in my experience that few are simply driven by matters of the heart.

To me, the two of these have quite of few relationships, both money and the heart. Both can change the world. Using money people put systems in place in order to accomplish a goal. So many are motivated by money that its easy to find followers for a project to be completed if they can be payed to do it. Or finding people to volunteer with their heart for a cause that makes sense to them. Both of these require an investment of time.

Why is there an inherent value of a persons life? Life is very precious to all of us. Do we simply exist to find enjoyment in our lives? We don't have to enjoy ourselves, but it's a nice thing along the journey.

Bottom line is you have to eat to do anything. Would it fair to say we have to take care of our physical needs before we take care of our monetary needs? Or would say we take care of our monetary needs first?

What takes care of your spiritual needs? Is it our friends or a companion?

Think in life that; Where you put your money is where your heart is. And where you put heart is where your money is. So, your money can dictate where you put heart and your heart can dictate where you put your money.

Consider the Apostle Paul and his life. Before he was the apostle Paul his name was Saul, a Pharisee, a Jewish Roman citizen. He was a highly educated leader in the Jewish faith.

He counted all of his status worth nothing and he gave all that he had because of the commission he had been given from Jesus. Because people matter.

Isn't ironic that the people in the world believe that Christians are a bunch of deceived people. That they are people that believe in a book of untruths. But yet they are some of the best and honest and giving people in the world.

Why is it that people the "are" reading books of evil aren't out and about trying to save the world?

We that truly believe in God's word "The Holy Book" have are hearts beating for God and beating for people. We don't want their ultimate destruction. We care about their hearts. We care about their lives. We don't want their money as some would have them believe.

You matter to God, your life has value, and your life matters.

Paul Writes in Acts 20:24
However, I consider my life worth nothing to me, if only I may finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me—the task of testifying to the gospel of God's grace.

Paul Writes in 1 Corinthians 10:33
For I am not seeking my own good but the good of many, so that they may be saved.

Thursday, April 22, 2010

What is Prayer?


Is prayer a message to God? A note or a verbal letter? Is it meditation, or a conversation? Is it a request line? Is it a formal confessional?

Do you ever find yourself in a group of people having a conversation. While its active a free flowing someone gives a look like "can i speak to you alone?". Or you were the one asking to speak to them alone?

They want to take you aside so you'll talk with them one on one. Not that they couldn't talk in front of everyone but that they wanted your attention and yours alone.
Maybe to share ideas or express their concerns that wouldn't have matter if they had said it in front of the group of people but they really wanted to make a personal connection with you.

I was told that Mother thereasa was once asked; "what do you say to God when you pray?"
She Answered; "Nothing, I listen."
Then she was asked; "Well what does God say Then?" She Replied; "Nothing, He is listening".

A constant communication of the heart. Prayer is a relationship with God.

Matthew 14:23
After he had dismissed them, he went up on a mountainside by himself to pray. When evening came, he was there alone

Romans 8:26
In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groans that words cannot express.

What friends do


I wrote about my longtime friend Lorri in an earlier post. She's the widow of my other longtime friend.

She writes;
Hi, Buzz. Thanks for the site you sent. Sounds like a wonderful church you go to. I'm glad you have found your peace. I still struggle, but remember, even years ago, in school, we Believed in the Word, it stays with us, but please pray for me to get through these empty days. I miss Andy so much, It's better now, than at... the loss, but, I do struggle, I wish to be happy again. I haven't since he died. and I pray, to be happy again. God bless my friend..

I wrote back;
Lorri my friend, I know your loss is great. David(relative)is struggling with this grief too. I think you and the whole family will be dealing with this loss the rest of our lives. Just know that my thoughts are with all of you. You're daily on my mind. Do not give in to the sorrow. It can consume. Let those ones around you love you. And cherish them right back. I know you will anyway. The time I have left here on the earth I take very seriously. My own son and his situation will never let me forget just how precious and short life is even if we live beyond 70 years.
Philippians 2
If you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any fellowship with the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and purpose.

I am a very lucky person to have a christian friend like Lorri. How many people out there don't have a friend. Give your friendship to someone. Be a friend.

Wednesday, April 21, 2010

Barn Daze


Sitting against the barn with my butt cushioned on top a clump of dried weeds and the sky nearly still with the occasional wisp of air pressing against my face and brushing away the gentle heat of sunshine that kindly warms my face. The air feels clean nearing 63°. I can almost hear nothing. I see the barren like lands that are starting to show the grasses filling in the open spaces that were once snow covered. The apple orchard just beyond the field are still sparse waiting for the coming buds that will soon fill the limbs with its foliage. I see a ground squirrel sifting through small patches of brushy knowles looking for bits of nutty seeds. The smell in the air comes up from the ravine of ceders behind the barn wafting scents of evergreen pines and hemlock. I love to feel how the day really is before I mutter up my mind and fill it with the riggers of energy that steal me away from the outdoors. I sit here slouching against this barn wood wall firmly feeling it supporting my position as I nearly dose off until the achy hardwood reminds me that I must go.

Tuesday, April 20, 2010

Verbal Combat


Someone says; "Do you know what they said about me".

And they say things like; "I would never say things about them" Or "did you hear what they said". Really all that is doing is pointing the finger.

But yet people will continue the gossip by using more gossip. As if to nullify anything that another person said. Almost like a "verbal combat". They continue the banter adding more fuel every time they hear something that someone said.

If we were to simply choose not to participate in it, it would lose its energy.

I see people who are so convinced about certain things that they express their disapproval of it so strongly that they end up doing just the opposite using their own gossip. The vary thing that has them riled, gossip.

Its not "what" that's being said. The "what is just the symptom of the bigger problem, "gossip".

They say; " I would never do this or say that", but yet they continue using gossip by saying these things in order to discount the other person. By doing so they make themselves guilty of it.

Give it up and don't give it energy.

James 3:5
Likewise the tongue is a small part of the body, but it makes great boasts. Consider what a great forest is set on fire by a small spark.

Ephesians 4:29
Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.

1 Timothy 3:11
In the same way, their wives are to be women worthy of respect, not malicious talkers but temperate and trustworthy in everything.

2 Timothy 2:14
Keep reminding them of these things. Warn them before God against quarreling about words; it is of no value, and only ruins those who listen.

Monday, April 19, 2010

Security


Everybody is looking for security. Some look to their families, then their friends, and some find it in themselves. Its a view of the world we live in or the reflection of it. An attitude of sorts, a perspective, decisions that we have all made. Each and every one of us have made the personal decision to be they way we are. We look for comfort in that way of thinking.

Some call it "finding yourself". Some look for themselves within themselves. Some can't. So they look for themselves in other people. They try to see something in someone that they can identify with. And sometimes they will emulate someone to try to feel like that person. Like trying on clothing to see how it fits. We think this is achievable. But its not.

Some people aren't able to identify with anybody and they consider themselves as outcasts.
Some people find themselves, but are only good with very small groups of people. While some in larger groups they find it is difficult to be themselves. Maybe a fear of being seen for who they really are is what find is difficult for them to deal with. They spend too much time trying to imagine what others are seeing in them from the outside. They have to withdraw from that potential attention as a way of coping even by ignoring people. They're not trying to be hurtful but ironically they're perceived as stuck up. If it means they don't have to interact with society then they're alright with that kind of perception over time.

This is only a fraction of the depths that I could go into. The truth is, all of the above is a waste of time and thought. We don't have to go through any of this stuff. If you want to really know the truth, we don't have to fit in anywhere. We already fit in.

Our ultimate security comes from the knowledge of the truth. The truth comes from what we know.

1 Timothy 2:3-5
This is good, and pleases God our Savior, who wants all men to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth. For there is one God and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus

Saturday, April 17, 2010

Telling The Story


You now how people repeat some stories that they've heard and over time details of the story became skewed. Details were left out or added changing the whole intended meaning of the story.

I have done this very thing knowingly and unknowingly. Simply because I didn't take the time to remember it completely or correctly.

I try very hard to repeat a story as exactly as I can. Not leaving out any of the details even the tiniest ones that may play a part in the whole story. Some people perceive these details as meaningless.

I am no detective but, I have seen tiny details bring about big meanings over time. So I am about the details.

Some people are so impatient that they don't want to hear all the details or if they've been made to hear the entire story, only at the end they understand how important the small details were.

These same impatient people can also tell a good detailed story while expecting us to be patient for all of those details.

I am a patient listener. But my thought processes are deep. When someone is telling a story, especially a factual one I begin, and have to monitor myself, to analyze the possibilities, looking for conflicting facts, finishing the sentences, or prematurely drawing conclusions while I am listening. I have to continually focus on the exact story while all of this is processing.

There are people that, while they are telling a story, and find that they have to stick in their own excerpts all along the way, I find this most annoying. It pulls me back and forth in and out of the facts and taints the entire effect of the orderly details. Kind of like someone talking all the way through a movie. Please tell me the complete story, then we can review it and put in our excerpts.

This is one reason for a justice (government) system that most of the world lives by, they have to sift through all the crap stories just to get all the facts and try to assemble them into one big picture of factual orderly content.

People throughout history have been known for these fallible story tellers. We have learned that even in ancient times the government employed people called "scribes, secretaries, and recorders". To be a scribe, you had to be highly educated and of good standing among the people. These scribes lived around various communities recording all important events of the day. If you think illiteracy is a problem today, literate people back then were few. Studies do show that people back then carried a high intelligence. People were as intelligent as today's doctors lawyers and professors to name a few.

The ancient governments relied on accurate details and information from their scribes. Death was the punishment for published lies. And the scribes knew this well for they're task was to accurately record history.

Jeremiah 36
in the Holy Bible describes an incident involving a scribe.
Exodus 6:16
These were the names of the sons of Levi according to their records: Gershon, Kohath and Merari. Levi lived 137 years.
Numbers 33:2
At the LORD's command Moses recorded the stages in their journey. It's even a record in Egyptian history that Moses was very intelligent and educated.

So you see that the Holy Bible really is a record of history and is regarded by scholars as highly accurate.

When Jesus died on the cross and rose from the grave, is an accurate government record of history. It did happen. And all the words he taught are true. Study them for yourself. See the truth with your own heart.

Friday, April 16, 2010

Pay Some Respect


Why do we go to a grave when someone is dead? To visit the memory of them?
I have never felt compelled to go to any of my grandparents, or any of my relatives, or many of my friends grave sites. I've been back to some of these, but I never felt like they were even there. Just their hair bones and clothes.

A friend of mine died a little over a year ago. We grew up together between ages 8 through 18. We worked together some later in life. We fished and hunted together. I remember the effect that his life had on mine. And still does. Nothing profound. He was a genuine person. A good man. An honest hardworking man. I don't think he was the kind of person to work hard just because he needed a paycheck.

Much of the time that we worked together we were employed by his family. Some of the nicest people on the earth. The nicest people that anyone could meet. He could have worked less because these people wouldn't have fired him for any reason. But he worked hard none the less. I like working hard too. Mostly because I like to feel like I really accomplished something in a short amount of time. Because time always seems so very short to me.

Time is short. Andy my friend is gone. I sure do miss that guy.

His wife dropped me a note the other day. She seemed to be doing alright. This was the second man in her young life that she lost prematurely. HE was another friend of mine. And she too is a very very good person. Never bothering anyone. She and I grew up together too. We all had a lot of the same friends.

Time is short. The memories of these people are as alive in my heart right now as they were when we were all together. I don't need to go to a grave to remember someone.

God help me to remember these people and the effect they all have on my life. Because they all matter to you. Their lives all have value because they add value to every ones life. Let us all be thankful for the people in our lives.

"The finger prints will never fade from the lives we touch."

Thursday, April 15, 2010

Too many times


I think that we too many times let an opportunity pass without saying something important.

Yesterday I sent a message to my High School Teacher. I wrote in it how much he made a difference in my life. He had a disciplinary structure that motivated me to do better in school. The way he taught was also a bonus. The process he used, made me organize my thinking. Changing the way I saw myself and the way I processed what I learned.

I didn't focus so much on what I was learning but how I was learning it.

I think maybe in some way it prepared for the time when I learned what Jesus taught in the bible, it made me more aware of the way he taught. The way he taught gives us some insight into Gods character. His character shows us the parables that he used to illustrate day to day situations. Allowing us to figure them out.

I always wondered why he taught in parables. I know why now. Do you?

Wednesday, April 14, 2010

Separation From God


What is sin? Sin is anything that "causes" us separation from God? Sin is not a plot to commit evil.

It is the nature of our fleshly being. "Human" nature as some call it.

There is a "divine nature" that we can only know through our spirits. The divine nature is of God and the nature of God. What is true and right and good.

Sin causes spiritual decay. And eventually death. Apparently the only way to extinguish spiritual death is to incinerate it for eternity.

If a Super Nova occurs, its because of the natural forces that cause it to happen. That's how it is with sin. Sin leads to the natural "spiritual nova" death.

God knows this. He doesn't want that to happen to us. Because he loves us all.
He has made the provision for us to avoid this death. But its our choice.

Its like telling a child; "don't put your finger in the fan". Its gonna hurt. They try to imagine what it would feel like so they do it anyway. Some don't, they listen and do the right thing. Trusting what they've been taught by the parents who love them.

The same way God loves you. He wants you to do whats right so you wont get hurt.

The one thing that is out of Gods hands is your freedom to choose. A gift he gave to everyone and everything.

1 Peter 1:14
As obedient children, do not conform to the evil desires you had when you lived in ignorance.

Romans 6:23
For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord

Tuesday, April 13, 2010

Spiritual Connection


Is there more to life than casual conversation between people? Phrases like; "good morning", "how ya doing", "nice weather we're haven", and "whats for supper"?
Is life just on the surface or is there something more? Or is there something deeper?

The deepness we experience with others usually involves place's in the heart. Many don't like to go there because they feel out of control when risking exposure of their inner most being. Its because the places in the heart are connected with emotion.

Men feel that getting emotional can expose whats perceived by other men as weaknesses.

Showing strength is what men believe others can see as a sign of who they are. They want to be perceived as strong for supporting security in their families and within themselves.

It can be argued that the strength within ourselves comes from the union of body soul and spirit. Each one having its own strength and purpose equally. Most attention is placed on the body and then the mind. Its the spirit within us that does all the leading but we tend to only focus on the mind and body.

After the sex part of marriage is done clouding over why we thought we needed to be married, we find that this deep relationship is very good in our souls and spirits.

You see we all find out that in life we are all looking for that deep connection with another. Its really about making that deep spiritual connections that we feel is the ultimate answer to the questions we don't know how to ask.

What is it in my spirit that brings my thoughts toward God?

Romans 6:6
The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God's children.

2 Corinthians 1:22
set his seal of ownership on us, and put his Spirit in our hearts as a deposit, guaranteeing what is to come.

1 Thessalonians 5:23
May God himself, the God of peace, sanctify you through and through. May your whole spirit, soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Monday, April 12, 2010

Balloon Maker


A very good person invented the balloon. He added helium and then colors. He sees how wonderful and good they are. They may bring joy to people. He then takes them out into the world hoping that people would see how much joy happiness they can bring.
A person went up to the balloon maker and asked; "how much for one of those things?" The Maker replied ; "they're not for sale" as he held one of the balloons out for the person to grab. Then the person extended his hand to received the balloon. The person was happy. He then took the balloon home to share it with his children and family.

This kind of event took place time after time and day after day. Until some of the people who had received balloons started sharing the balloons, that the Balloon Maker had entrusted them with, to pass out to more people on their own. Sharing this joy that they had found with everyone.

Now in time other people, simply ignored anyone passing out the balloons. Some people who had been given balloons, popped them, and let the air out of them, or just let go of them. And some people sold them for monetary gain.

None of these actions were intended by the balloon maker. He simply wanted to offer people something to bring joy into their lives. Where as others were content with destructive actions for their own enjoyment and could never truly see the beauty in them that the Balloon Maker had intended.

Consider the possibilities. Give yourself a chance to consider how your life will end without God. Will your short life here on the earth be enough for you?

You have been offered the truth.

Read God's word. But before you do, ask him, if you are real reveal yourself to me. It is the honest action you give toward his direction that will give you those answers.

If you deny God exists it doesn't mean that he doesn't. Find the answers yourself. But at least look. You have to invoke your own will by doing it. He will not force himself to you. He is holding the balloon out for you to take. Take Jesus into your lives.

John 14:17
the Spirit of truth. The world cannot accept him, because it neither sees him nor knows him. But you know him, for he lives with you and will be in you.

Saturday, April 10, 2010

Mother Theresa

“May today be peace within... May you trust your highest power that you are exactly where you are meant to be... May you not forget the infinite possibilities that are born of faith... May you use those gifts that you have received, and pass on the love that has been given to you... May you be content knowing you are a child of God... Let this presence settle into your bones, and allow your soul the freedom to sing, dance, praise, and love. It is there for each and every one of you.”
Mother Theresa

Friday, April 9, 2010

Mean Girls

I know girls who are the sweetest human beings on the earth when it comes to interacting with males.

Those girls are good people. Some of those girls however, become seemingly territorial when another girl comes into the picture. Even hostile.

Here are some examples: Mothers and step daughters, sisters and stepsisters, sisters, girls that call themselves friends, mothers in law and daughters in law, mothers and daughters.

A struggle for hierarchy perhaps. But here is what is see;
One contemptuous female who is very territorial with a blatant contempt for other women, will hold a "simple minded female" in contempt if she were to even say hello to her man.

This man in her life could be her friend, boyfriend, brother, or dad. Any combination or all of them.

The contemptuous female may be highly skilled at subtle flirtatious gestures toward men. So when she witnesses a simple "hello" from another female to a man to whom she believes she has a connection, she can't bear it. It can infuriate her to the point of despising that simple female anytime her man is in the same area with this girl or any girl.

The contemptuous female being "highly skilled" includes but not limited to the following;
She doesn't let anyone see her fury. Both optional and situational but calculated.

She may even try to make friends with the simple girl. Keeping her enemies close.

She can act simple minded or even stupid if she perceives that a man is attracted to that.

She cannot trust easily. Usually conditional.

If she were to read this and believe it was written about her she might try to belittle me in order protect or justify herself.

Because of the intensity of all of the above traits, they intertwine themselves in all other areas of the these females lives. These traits may only be "flareups" at certain times, but ever present.

Because she can act simple minded like the "real simple minded girl", how can she really know that the real simple minded girl isn't acting too?

Because of her distrusting disposition she'll treat most all girls especially the nice ones with contempt.

She cannot help herself. She is stuck in her mind. She doesn't like being this way. Thinking a different way would be like cutting off her own arm. She is a good person down inside and she tries to make up for her shortcomings but doesn't always know how.

Galatians 6:1
Live creatively, friends. If someone falls into sin, forgivingly restore him, saving your critical comments for yourself. You might be needing forgiveness before the day's out. Stoop down and reach out to those who are oppressed. Share their burdens, and so complete Christ's law. If you think you are too good for that, you are badly deceived.

Thursday, April 8, 2010

Divine Wisdom

There is a divine wisdom that only comes from God. The wisdom to see into the heart.

There are a few people who carry the heart of God with them. And they have the ability to see the hearts of others.

The fact is that we all have some of that ability. Or the heart of God.

Have you ever walked into a room and felt the heaviness of someones anger or pain without having to verbally inquire about the situation? That's like a God stamp in our spirits. We know certain things at certain times whats in other peoples hearts because we are spirit driven.

Some people confuse this ability and make it their own. They believe that simply because they think it, that it must be so. They separate themselves from God in this way.

Some Christ followers that I know truly have a gift that some refer to as "Spiritual Discernment" and at times are able to see the hearts of others.


Hebrews 4:12
For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.

Wednesday, April 7, 2010

Time

Our time is very precious to us. Whether we use it wisely or squander it. Its exactly that, our time.

We sometimes give it to people, but they usually work it into an agenda. " If I do this for you then you have to do this for me".

We even go so far as to keep tabs on people. "This person owes me a favor".

What if we all gave our time away expecting nothing in return. We could do it just because we love those people. Expecting nothing.

Someone did that very thing for all of us. He gave all his time. He gave his life. Jesus.

Tuesday, April 6, 2010

Deny Yourself

Go against what you think you know about life and let God teach you about yourself.

Test this. But you'll have to deny yourself just a little. You'll have to go against yourself.

I'm not suggesting that you have to apologize but let use this as an example;
Do you remember as a child that you did something wrong and you had to say "I'm sorry" to another person?
After saying it you knew there was something right about doing the right thing?
Even if you wouldn't admit to it.
You were made or asked to go against yourself to do this thing?
Even if it really wasn't in your heart you felt something tug your insides when you said the words.

Jesus is the same way. He tells the truth. He teaches the truth about God. The Bible is like a mirror we can use to see ourselves in a way we never thought of.

1 Corinthians 2:13
This is what we speak, not in words taught us by human wisdom but in words taught by the Spirit, expressing spiritual truths in spiritual words.

Monday, April 5, 2010

Right Where You Are

God accepts you right where you are in life. He doesn't sit back and wait for you to become a bible scholar, or a minister, or an evangelist.

He doesn't care if you're a doctor, or a tax collector, or a fisherman, or a carpenter.

He doesn't care if you've been to church or go to church or never believed in him.

He doesn't care if your a murderer or a do good er. He doesn't care if your divorced or have someone else s child.

It doesn't mater where you've been or what you've done. God loves you the same right where you are. There is nothing that you've done, and there is nothing that you can do to make him love you more and nothing you can do to make him love you less.

He doesn't want to control you. As some would have you believe. He gave you the gift of free will. A line that he would never cross. He has allowed us to choose.

He has created everything in the universe and there is a natural order of everything. He knows that in that natural order there is a way that leads to death. It only happens if we make wrong choices. One of those choices is whether or not to let Jesus into our lives. NOT to run our lives, but to help guide us to make the right decisions. If we fall into the path of making the wrong decisions things may not go well for us.

If you do something and it doesn't come from your heart its as though you never did it. If you give money to the poor, is it because you feel guilty or do you give it because it is whats right?

Life is never easy whichever way you decide. But know this, we WILL have to decide.
If you die tomorrow with out letting Jesus into your life, then your decision was made. What evil could it be to follow Jesus?

Why do you suppose I share these things with people? Do you think its a requirement? I wont go to hell if I don't tell you. So, why do I?

1 Peter 3:18
For Christ died for sins once for all, the righteous for the unrighteous, to bring you to God. He was put to death in the body but made alive by the Spirit,

John 3:16
For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son, that whoever believes in him shall be saved.

Saturday, April 3, 2010

Life and Death

Some say death is a part of living. When a loved one has to face dieing they don't want to face it alone. We are with them because we ourselves hope that we're not alone if we have to face death someday.

However, some of us may face death alone. Its a very real possibility. Separated from human contact. Nobody hold our hand or hugging us. Or telling us something meaningful about our lives.

Jesus bore our sins on the cross alone without human contact while he died. His mother and family were there, but couldn't offer any comfort.

There is a way that we'll never have to face death alone. Even if no one else is around. If we accept Jesus into our lives he will always be there for us even when we die.

Sure there is death in life. Jesus was the only one who brought life in death. Because of his death we may have life.

Friday, April 2, 2010

500 years earlier

Isaiah 53

3 He was despised and rejected by men,
a man of sorrows, and familiar with suffering.
Like one from whom men hide their faces
he was despised, and we esteemed him not.

4 Surely he took up our infirmities
and carried our sorrows,
yet we considered him stricken by God,
smitten by him, and afflicted.

5 But he was pierced for our transgressions,
he was crushed for our iniquities;
the punishment that brought us peace was upon him,
and by his wounds we are healed.

6 We all, like sheep, have gone astray,
each of us has turned to his own way;
and the LORD has laid on him
the iniquity of us all.

7 He was oppressed and afflicted,
yet he did not open his mouth;
he was led like a lamb to the slaughter,
and as a sheep before her shearers is silent,
so he did not open his mouth.

9 He was assigned a grave with the wicked,
and with the rich in his death,
though he had done no violence,
nor was any deceit in his mouth.

10 Yet it was the Lord’s will to crush him and cause him to suffer,
and though the LORD makes [c] his life a guilt offering,
he will see his offspring and prolong his days,
and the will of the LORD will prosper in his hand.

11 After the suffering of his soul,
he will see the light of life and be satisfied ;
by his knowledge my righteous servant will justify many,
and he will bear their iniquities.

Thursday, April 1, 2010

Encouraging Evolution

Encouraging to find out that the more science discovers in the infinite vastness of the universe to the infinitely small that many end up not believing that it could be left up to chance.

It amazes me that the human intelligence can go so deep and to get so involved into science that they find God. So they become believers and say that it can only be God.

I love science. But I was a believer before science convinced me.

Wednesday, March 31, 2010

How Much Time

Given enough time and if we take enough time to consider everything for every situation when making a decision we hope we made the right one.

Sometimes we vacillate back and forth too much. We congest our thinking with too much thought, giving us what some call "analysis paralysis".

For us to consider all the information, we have to have enough information.

Sometimes we'll think we have enough information to form a decision and sometimes we are just dead wrong.

Ask Yourself; did I make the right decision to NOT to ask God to be in my life? We try to "reason" our way to an answer.

Jesus giving his life for us is not "reasonable". You can't reason why he gave his life for you. But he did.

Nobody on their death bed has said; Boy i wish Jesus was never in my life.

How much time do you have? Do you think that asking Jesus into your life will make you a bad person?

Tuesday, March 30, 2010

Fan or follower?

Some say "We go to church". Its now time to consider that we "Be the Church".
Are you a fan of Jesus or a follower of Jesus?

If you are a follower, that means that your faith is active. Which means that you are invoking your "will" into following Jesus.

"Your Will", is the gift that God gave to all of us. After all, what would it be like if following God was a requirement?

What would it be like if we required our spouses and children to tell us that they love us? Wouldn't it be good if they could just come to you and tell you through their own will?

God will never interfere with the gift of free will that he gave you. He wont come into your life unless you ask Him. Truely ask Him from your heart and see what happens.

Monday, March 29, 2010

Age

As we grow older, some us are less receptive to change. We don't go to unfamiliar territory as we age.

I want this to be a WARNING to you. Do not harden your heart toward God.

If you don't leave an area open in your heart and when the opportunity comes to let him in your life you wont receive Him there.

You will prematurely cancel out the chance you have if harden your heart.

God does not want to control your life. He just wants to be in your life. Jesus came to make a new covenant with us. We don't live by the law in Jesus. In Jesus you're not judged by the law.

John 14:6
Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life.
Mark 10:5
"It was because your hearts were hard that Moses wrote you this law"

Saturday, March 27, 2010

Prints

The fingerprints of our lives never fade from the lives we touch.

Friday, March 26, 2010

Crazy People

They say that crazy people or the institutionalized are not giving people. They say that they are the complete opposite. They are very selfish.
Christians however have a tendency to be a giving people. In some cases very giving. Christians are also the source of many positive movements throughout the world and through their funding. Think again next time you asked to give. Who is crazy?

Thursday, March 25, 2010

No one looking

Integrity is something you have when nobody else is around.

Wednesday, March 24, 2010

1 Peter 4:16

If anyone suffers as a Christian, let him not be ashamed, but let him glorify God in this matter.

Monday, March 22, 2010

Best witness

Be a friend. Be a true friend to someone that doesn't know Jesus. That person might even be a christian that doesn't "know" Him yet.

Saturday, March 20, 2010

Reciept for Life

Most of these items by themselves don't have much flavor.
*Flour
*Water
*Salt
*Coco (unsweetened)
*Vanilla extract
*sugar
If flour could represent ourselves, water could represent our sustenance, salt could represent the flavor we add to our own lives, coco could represent the bitterness of life (disappointments), vanilla extract doesn't have good flavor unless the right amount is added like good friends, sugar represents keeping our feet pointed in the right direction like toward God.
Then if you were to combine these things with few other ingredients like heat(Jesus)and time(God's word)it becomes or transforms into a wondrous creation.

Friday, March 19, 2010

Mark Beeson insight

You shape your environment, then your environment shapes you. Every change we make in our lives, because God's Kingdom is here and we're called to it, enhances our potential for real life.

* Where you put yourself is important.
* The people you hang with have an effect on you.
* Whether you include God's Word and God's people in your routine matters - a lot.

What makes a good environment? Can you recognize a bad environment when you see one? How do you know the difference?

If you don't distinguish between good and bad environments, how can you change your life and live in God's Kingdom - right here and right now?

Matthew 3:1 - While Jesus was living in the Galilean hills, John, called "the Baptizer," was preaching in the desert country of Judea. His message was simple and austere, like his desert surroundings: "Change your life. God's kingdom is here."

Thursday, March 18, 2010

Forgiveness

God says that when you ask him for forgiveness he doesn't even remember it anymore.

Why do we then sometimes dwell on remembering them. Meaning that we refuse to forgive ourselves. We continue to beat ourselves up for sins that we've been forgiven for.

God wants us to leave what lays behind us and strain forward to what lays ahead. We can only live in the moments.

God has more for us. God does not want us to wallow in the past. If you keep remembering and dwelling on past sins, you create a prison cell that you're locking yourself into with unforgiveness.

You hold the key. It will hold you back from personal growth. Let it go, let God, live for today, yesterday is gone, tomorrow will bring what tomorrow will bring.

Wednesday, March 17, 2010

God like him her

God made us in his likeness. Which also means that God made women adoring, maternal, beautiful, intuitive, detailed, and loving caregivers to their children and family. All of which are the same traits that God has.

Tuesday, March 16, 2010

Have you seen Jesus?

Jesus said; if you want to see me, look into the eyes of the poor.

Monday, March 15, 2010

God's Money

Why does God want our money? Why does he ask us for our 10%? God doesn't need money?
What could God want from wealth?

For many of us that's where we put most of our effort in this world. A lot of blood, sweat, and tears go into our jobs to be successful or just to earn a living. Nobody wants to give to something they don't really understand.

How about this, money is where we put our value in life and its where our HEART is. Maybe God knows this.

Maybe God wants our heart. Where you put your money is where your heart is. And where your heart is is where you put your money. God wants your heart he doesn't need your money.

Saturday, March 13, 2010

Death

At the end of your life people will best remember you for the relationships you had and the kind of person you were. What kind of person are you? Selfish or selfless or lukewarm (somewhere in between)?

Friday, March 12, 2010

Child Like

When we were children we found out that bad behavior and the truth got us into trouble.

During the developing of our young behaviors we worked out how to avoid the truth. We skewed, twisted, cut it into pieces, colored it gray, or just plain lied about it,or left out some details. All of which are lies and breed deception, manipulation, coercion, and controlling behaviors.

Some of us were trained in these skills by our peers, siblings, and parents. Some people have concluded that these behaviors are right for them because that just how things work in their world. All of these are selfish traits and doing things outside themselves is almost unthinkable.

Seek the truth and live a selfless life. This is a profound statement for some people. But they know deep down that this is true life. Its just not theirs.

This is why this proverb was written in my opinion.
Proverb 4:23
Carefully guard your thoughts because they are the source of true life. (it affects everything you do and dictates how you will live your life. What you think about shapes you future.)

Thursday, March 11, 2010

Proverb

4:23
Carefully guard your thoughts because they are the source of true life. (it affects everything you do and dictates how you will live your life. What you think about shapes you future.)

Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Challenge

The lie is that life is about ourselves. Its really about everyone else. Learn HOW and WHY Jesus taught. Don't focus so much on the what. The "what" gets answered as you learn.

Tuesday, March 9, 2010

Disturbing traits

Why are people that have harsh attitudes, strong wills, opinionated, domineering, hurtful, and sometimes downright evil have some of the most sensitive spirits and are easily offended?

Certainly I have speculated my own thoughts on this subject. What do you think?