Friday, April 27, 2007
Wednesday, April 25, 2007
ahh just like all my favorite bands....
I guess I AM turning a little political. Rosie is leaving the View. Now, I'm not an avid fan of this television show, but I am glad she wont be on it. She gets in the headlines becuase she stirs up controversy. She is the source of the dumbest quote in America; Mainstream Christianity is just as harmful as radical Islam. Hmmmm....."Love your enemies" ....and "Give infedels two chances for coversion, and on the third use the sword"..hmm, you know what Rosie, I'm calling you out on this one.
Monday, April 23, 2007
Thursday, April 19, 2007
Stand in it
1st Corinthians 15:1
Paul mentions standing in your slavation which was taught earlier. Do we stand in that salvation?
Romans 8 mentions the mind set on the flesh and the mind set on the spirit. The mind on the flesh screams "ME!" all day long without delay. That screaming of me even works for salvation. Those minds set on the flesh have this pattern. The fleshy mind sins, knows it sinned, and yet tries to atone for those sins by effort. "No thanks, I got it", this mind screams. They show up to church, hear a sermon and know they need to change things, but feel as if they can change things on thier own. A good sermon will last maybe 3 or 4 days on human effort.
The mind set on the spirit knows it is helpless against sin and it's only hope is in Christ. The mind set on the spirit knows there's nothing in it that can please God, so it can only cling to the promises of the gospel. Contrast that with the flesh set mind that is all about work work work, and somehow cleaning up before a Holy God who sees everything.
The fleshy mind has one of two directions it can go; dispair,or a judgmental attitude. Either they will be suicidal or they will turn into a religous biggot.
If you haven't already, ditch the meaningless self reliance and cling to the promises of Another, namely the atoning work of Christ. He was sacrificed for sin BY GOD! Paul later mentions in 1st Cor. 15, that there are some with a vain faith. Scary scary thought. Quit relying on yourself people!
Paul mentions standing in your slavation which was taught earlier. Do we stand in that salvation?
Romans 8 mentions the mind set on the flesh and the mind set on the spirit. The mind on the flesh screams "ME!" all day long without delay. That screaming of me even works for salvation. Those minds set on the flesh have this pattern. The fleshy mind sins, knows it sinned, and yet tries to atone for those sins by effort. "No thanks, I got it", this mind screams. They show up to church, hear a sermon and know they need to change things, but feel as if they can change things on thier own. A good sermon will last maybe 3 or 4 days on human effort.
The mind set on the spirit knows it is helpless against sin and it's only hope is in Christ. The mind set on the spirit knows there's nothing in it that can please God, so it can only cling to the promises of the gospel. Contrast that with the flesh set mind that is all about work work work, and somehow cleaning up before a Holy God who sees everything.
The fleshy mind has one of two directions it can go; dispair,or a judgmental attitude. Either they will be suicidal or they will turn into a religous biggot.
If you haven't already, ditch the meaningless self reliance and cling to the promises of Another, namely the atoning work of Christ. He was sacrificed for sin BY GOD! Paul later mentions in 1st Cor. 15, that there are some with a vain faith. Scary scary thought. Quit relying on yourself people!
Tuesday, April 17, 2007
My fav band covering an 80's classic
This is +44, they cover Berlin's 'The Metro' here and do it justice. Look for the one armed drummer in the back, he is the best there is right now.
Monday, April 16, 2007
Loathe yourselves now!
What in the world? The VT thing was horrible and the family will be grieving for a long long time over the loss of their loved ones. A senseless tragedy.
Did you see the press conference? That burned me up! The media needs to sell papers, so they questioned everything the police officer told them from that podium. He took it like a champ. They questioned their ability to respond, their smartness in not locking down the campus after the first incident, the questioned their tactics on alerting everyone…you get the point.
And that’s the world we live in. Question everything. This is the society in the United States. No absolutes, who are you to press your doctrine on me? Never mind the fact there are 100’s of affected families starting the grieving process, I need to sell papers. I hope they have trouble sleeping for a long time over that show of arrogance.
Did you see the press conference? That burned me up! The media needs to sell papers, so they questioned everything the police officer told them from that podium. He took it like a champ. They questioned their ability to respond, their smartness in not locking down the campus after the first incident, the questioned their tactics on alerting everyone…you get the point.
And that’s the world we live in. Question everything. This is the society in the United States. No absolutes, who are you to press your doctrine on me? Never mind the fact there are 100’s of affected families starting the grieving process, I need to sell papers. I hope they have trouble sleeping for a long time over that show of arrogance.
Saturday, April 14, 2007
Going to Willy B
Williams Brice is the name of The University of South Carolina's football stadium. Today marks the dawn of a 'newer' new era. We will be SEC champs really soon, and it kind of starts today. I'm taking Timothy, who is a die hard A&M guy. Maybe his eyes will be enlightened today.
Tuesday, April 10, 2007
a little too negative
I have to balance out these blogs...they've been one hit after another of whats wrong with America right now. So here, I present a picture of a kitten, although she's prob a brainwashed lib. who only uses eco-friendly litter.
propoganda...for the masses
ok, now there's a rock show for environmental awareness? To combat the global changes in temperature, we're going to have a rock show? We're going to spend energy watage out the wazzoo to ....why are they even doing this?
Mags, the Police, Smashing Pumpkins, and the Red Hot Chili's are all on board to use up the gross energy amount of some smaller countries for a 3 hour rock show called Live Earth. Humanism at it's best...do you really think we're that dumb? Please tell me no evangelicals are getting on board for this!
Sunday, April 8, 2007
WHAT?!
I read some one's blog...and he likes to act pseudo intellectual by posting a three word phrase and acting like those three words are the most important words ever posted by any individual in the history of the world. He posed a question on his blog..he asked those who read it what is the most ludicrous story in Genesis. People posted the story of God not knowing where Adam is after eating the apple (He knew the whole time, by the way), and someone said the tower of Babel...you get the point.
I would have said, the most ludicrous story of Genesis is mere man, a dot on the planet, thinking he knows more than God...thinking he is more able to live his life apart from the One who created him. That's pretty dumb, we are dots-we are limited in knowledge, He's not. This blogger only adds evidence to this fact.
Just as ludicrous is the fact that God had a plan to save the people who thought they knew better than God. He didn't have to save us, He didn't save a third of the angels who rebelled. It's ludicrous because it's real, and today we thank Him for the Ressurection of His only Son for our sins, praise be unto Him!! So while many people, such as the young blogger I reffered to, continue to worship man and stroke each other's egos and tell themselves how smart they are for not following an old religion-I'll worship the One True God and pray for those who have fallen pray to this culture of humanism.
I would have said, the most ludicrous story of Genesis is mere man, a dot on the planet, thinking he knows more than God...thinking he is more able to live his life apart from the One who created him. That's pretty dumb, we are dots-we are limited in knowledge, He's not. This blogger only adds evidence to this fact.
Just as ludicrous is the fact that God had a plan to save the people who thought they knew better than God. He didn't have to save us, He didn't save a third of the angels who rebelled. It's ludicrous because it's real, and today we thank Him for the Ressurection of His only Son for our sins, praise be unto Him!! So while many people, such as the young blogger I reffered to, continue to worship man and stroke each other's egos and tell themselves how smart they are for not following an old religion-I'll worship the One True God and pray for those who have fallen pray to this culture of humanism.
Friday, April 6, 2007
Easter Greetings
This should be the new thanksgiving. This should be the time when we do come together and thank the Lord for all things, salvation being supreme. Thank Him for friends to play golf with, jobs, family, and every good thing. Just remember, when Christ was in the garden late that night, there were plenty of caves around there for Him to hide in. The temptation was there but He accepted the cup of wrath. Thank you Lord!
Monday, April 2, 2007
A little out of order...
Easter is the time when we come together and celebrate Christ’s death and resurrection. He was here on this planet in body form for 33 years. So call me out of sorts, but today I’m struck with His even coming here. Paul says that God stripped Himself of every advantage of being God and became man! Did He enter this planet as a sultan, heir to a throne, or via some famous family in 1st Century Palestine? NO! He was born in a manger by a hotel that didn’t have any room in it. The people who ran it slept with a good conscience, knowing out by the barn was a young pregnant lady. Ant that’s how God came to this planet…ready for a life of temptation, insults, jeering, rejection, and ultimately death. The one who spoke the planet you see there came here to suffer for the select few who believe in His name. He chose to be affected by the sin He so hates, so that His perfect life could atone for those seeking salvation. Praise Him today. Praise Him for the supper you ate, the people you love, and yes, the salvation he purchased for you.
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