So, I watched The Robe, starring Richard Burton.
It's about a Roman soldier whose Greek slave gets the robe of Jesus Christ. This robe, the soldier feels, has some sort of mystical power that is making him go mad. Really, it's his own guilt at having been the one in charge at Jesus' crucifixion. Thus begins his journey to find answers to his "madness." It leads to him meeting many of Jesus' followers, standing against fellow Roman soldiers, and his understanding of Jesus' forgiveness.
It's awesome. Go watch it.
It goes along with the theme of Easter/Resurrection Sunday, which we're still learning about in my Sunday School class.
I know, I know. That's all after nearly 2 months of no posts? I'm afraid so. Today is just a movie recommendation. If you've seen The Robe, or if you watch it after this post, please comment below so we can discuss it.
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"The soldiers twisted together a crown of thorns and put it on his head. They clothed him in a purple robe and went up to him again and again, saying, "Hail, king of the Jews!" And they slapped him in the face" (John 19:2-3).
"Then Jesus told him, 'Because you have seen me, you believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed'" (John 20:29).
Friday, April 22, 2016
Monday, February 29, 2016
What Kind of Person Will You Be?
I know. The title is a loaded question. Let me share the lesson I've been learning in my women's Bible study group, and maybe it'll make it more clear.
So, as women, we want to find women in the Bible to model our lives after. Well, I do at least. I hope you do too.
There are also women in the Bible we immediately can put into the other category: Don't be like her.
Two specific women are Elizabeth and Jezebel.
Elizabeth was John the Baptist's mother, and Mary's cousin.
She was a godly, dutiful wife. She loved her husband, helped the poor, lived righteously, and set a good example in her community.
Her husband, Zecharius, was a priest in the temple of God. He was a godly, righteous man, who did his duty, loved his wife, and set a good example in his community.
See where I'm going with this?
Zecharius was visited by an angel of the Lord who told him that his wife (who was barren) would have a son, and they would name him John. Zecharius asked for proof. The angel made him mute. Still, in my Bible study class we discussed that he must have communicated somehow what happened there because when John was born Elizabeth calmly told the family and well-wishers that the baby would be named John (unusual because it wasn't a family name). It was only when they turned to Zecharius for confirmation that his tongue was loosed and he confirmed it.
They stood together as a couple without yelling, shouting, cussing, or offending any well-wishers. Calmly, they agreed with one another.
That's a good example of a marriage. The couple serves God, stands in agreement, and doesn't argue when other people are around.
Now, what about Jezebel?
Jezebel was an evil, lying, manipulative queen, who was more interested in control than anything else.
She served Baal. She lied to get her way. She manipulated and controlled her husband.
Yes. She was married. Just like it takes a special kind of man to be married to an Elizabeth, it takes a special kind of man to be married to a Jezebel.
Ahab was a wicked, weak, and greedy king. He always wanted more. When he wanted a farmer's land and couldn't get it because God had told the farmer not to sell it, ever, he went home and pouted and whined about it until Jezebel, in the spirit of control, took matters into her own hands.
She lied and manipulated the situation to make the farmer look like a criminal, so that he was killed, all of his sons were killed, and his lands were seized.
So, in a sense, both Jezebel and Elizabeth were good wives who took care of their husbands. The difference is the spirit in which they accomplished this.
Elizabeth took care of her husband and stood by him out of love. Jezebel did it out of control, and wickedness.
Something I've learned is that the manipulative, selfish spirit of Jezebel is not limited to only women. That kind of character can be found throughout the Bible, even in men.
So, whether you're a man or a woman, we should strive to fight against the Jezebel and Ahab spirits that try to rise up within us. They are the controlling spirits that want things to always go our own way no matter the cost.
We should strive to be like Elizabeth and Zechariah. We have to strive to be good, godly, loving people. We have to respect the authority in the church, help those less fortunate, and take care of our duties, even when we would rather be selfish and just do whatever we want.
And remember, every Elizabeth should be looking for a Zechariah, just like a Jezebel will be looking for an Ahab. An Elizabeth would not be happy with an Ahab, just like a Jezebel could not stand a Zechariah.
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When Elizabeth heard Mary's greeting, the baby leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit. - Luke 1:41
For the story of Elizabeth and Zechariah, go to Luke 1.
For the story of Jezebel and Ahab, go to 1 Kings 18-21, and 2 Kings 9.
So, as women, we want to find women in the Bible to model our lives after. Well, I do at least. I hope you do too.
There are also women in the Bible we immediately can put into the other category: Don't be like her.
Two specific women are Elizabeth and Jezebel.
Elizabeth was John the Baptist's mother, and Mary's cousin.
She was a godly, dutiful wife. She loved her husband, helped the poor, lived righteously, and set a good example in her community.
Her husband, Zecharius, was a priest in the temple of God. He was a godly, righteous man, who did his duty, loved his wife, and set a good example in his community.
See where I'm going with this?
Zecharius was visited by an angel of the Lord who told him that his wife (who was barren) would have a son, and they would name him John. Zecharius asked for proof. The angel made him mute. Still, in my Bible study class we discussed that he must have communicated somehow what happened there because when John was born Elizabeth calmly told the family and well-wishers that the baby would be named John (unusual because it wasn't a family name). It was only when they turned to Zecharius for confirmation that his tongue was loosed and he confirmed it.
They stood together as a couple without yelling, shouting, cussing, or offending any well-wishers. Calmly, they agreed with one another.
That's a good example of a marriage. The couple serves God, stands in agreement, and doesn't argue when other people are around.
Now, what about Jezebel?
Jezebel was an evil, lying, manipulative queen, who was more interested in control than anything else.
She served Baal. She lied to get her way. She manipulated and controlled her husband.
Yes. She was married. Just like it takes a special kind of man to be married to an Elizabeth, it takes a special kind of man to be married to a Jezebel.
Ahab was a wicked, weak, and greedy king. He always wanted more. When he wanted a farmer's land and couldn't get it because God had told the farmer not to sell it, ever, he went home and pouted and whined about it until Jezebel, in the spirit of control, took matters into her own hands.
She lied and manipulated the situation to make the farmer look like a criminal, so that he was killed, all of his sons were killed, and his lands were seized.
So, in a sense, both Jezebel and Elizabeth were good wives who took care of their husbands. The difference is the spirit in which they accomplished this.
Elizabeth took care of her husband and stood by him out of love. Jezebel did it out of control, and wickedness.
Something I've learned is that the manipulative, selfish spirit of Jezebel is not limited to only women. That kind of character can be found throughout the Bible, even in men.
So, whether you're a man or a woman, we should strive to fight against the Jezebel and Ahab spirits that try to rise up within us. They are the controlling spirits that want things to always go our own way no matter the cost.
We should strive to be like Elizabeth and Zechariah. We have to strive to be good, godly, loving people. We have to respect the authority in the church, help those less fortunate, and take care of our duties, even when we would rather be selfish and just do whatever we want.
And remember, every Elizabeth should be looking for a Zechariah, just like a Jezebel will be looking for an Ahab. An Elizabeth would not be happy with an Ahab, just like a Jezebel could not stand a Zechariah.
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When Elizabeth heard Mary's greeting, the baby leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit. - Luke 1:41
For the story of Elizabeth and Zechariah, go to Luke 1.
For the story of Jezebel and Ahab, go to 1 Kings 18-21, and 2 Kings 9.
Tuesday, February 16, 2016
Baptism
So, I got baptized last month! The pool was heated, don't worry. Lol. So, for today's post, I want to talk about what baptism is, its purpose, and why we should do it. Because we should. Oops. That might be a spoiler.
What is baptism?
Baptism is when you are dipped under water as a symbol for being cleansed. It shows that we are new creations in Christ.
Do we need to be baptized?
Yes.
Why should we be baptized?
Baptism is a declaration that we have chosen to follow Christ. Christ was baptized as an example for us to follow. It is important for one who has repented of their sins.
Is baptism necessary for salvation?
No. Believing in Jesus Christ, the Son of God, is all that we need to be saved. If someone is saved one day, with the intention of being baptized the next day, but dies that night, they are still saved.
Why is it important?
It is a step of obedience. It is an outward symbol of our inward faith. It is a "work" that we can do on the earth, and as we learn in the Bible, we are not saved by our works, but by Christ Jesus.
Where can I find Bible verses about baptism?
You can find verses about baptism through out the Bible, not just in the New Testament. Though Jesus' baptism contains many of the more well-known verses. I have included a couple here, but I urge you to seek out others for yourselves. Study and learn. Repent, and be baptized. May God bless you.
Matthew 3:13-15 - Then Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to be baptized by John. But John tried to deter him, saying, "I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?" Jesus replied, "Let it be so now; it is proper for us to fulfill all righteousness." Then John consented.
Ephesians 4:4-5 - There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to one hope when you were called; one Lord, one faith, one baptism.
Mark 16:16 - Whoever believes and is baptized shall be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned.
These verses also contain records of baptisms:
Mark 1:5
Acts 2:41
Acts 8:12
Acts 9:18
Acts 10:47
Acts 16:15
Acts 16:33
Acts 18:8
Acts 19:5
What is baptism?
Baptism is when you are dipped under water as a symbol for being cleansed. It shows that we are new creations in Christ.
Do we need to be baptized?
Yes.
Why should we be baptized?
Baptism is a declaration that we have chosen to follow Christ. Christ was baptized as an example for us to follow. It is important for one who has repented of their sins.
Is baptism necessary for salvation?
No. Believing in Jesus Christ, the Son of God, is all that we need to be saved. If someone is saved one day, with the intention of being baptized the next day, but dies that night, they are still saved.
Why is it important?
It is a step of obedience. It is an outward symbol of our inward faith. It is a "work" that we can do on the earth, and as we learn in the Bible, we are not saved by our works, but by Christ Jesus.
Where can I find Bible verses about baptism?
You can find verses about baptism through out the Bible, not just in the New Testament. Though Jesus' baptism contains many of the more well-known verses. I have included a couple here, but I urge you to seek out others for yourselves. Study and learn. Repent, and be baptized. May God bless you.
Matthew 3:13-15 - Then Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to be baptized by John. But John tried to deter him, saying, "I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?" Jesus replied, "Let it be so now; it is proper for us to fulfill all righteousness." Then John consented.
Ephesians 4:4-5 - There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to one hope when you were called; one Lord, one faith, one baptism.
Mark 16:16 - Whoever believes and is baptized shall be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned.
These verses also contain records of baptisms:
Mark 1:5
Acts 2:41
Acts 8:12
Acts 9:18
Acts 10:47
Acts 16:15
Acts 16:33
Acts 18:8
Acts 19:5
Monday, January 18, 2016
Such Great Love
1 Peter 4:8 - Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers a multitude of sins.
Jesus' love covered a mutitude of our sins. He loved us so much that He died for us, just so our sins could be forgiven. If He loved us that much, can't we love each other enough to forgive each other?
In my Sunday school class, we were talking about pleasing God. I'll do a different post about that. For today, I want to cover just this verse. An example given was when a man cheats on or otherwise dishonors his wife. Should she take him back, or immediately go for a divorce? The assistant pastor used this example with this and other verses to show that God would prefer reconcilliation. Which I knew. I'd just never thought of it in connection with this verse before.
Think about it. If God can forgive us for all that we've done, can't we forgive each other? Can't we at least try to give each other another chance? I mean, it depends on the people involved, I guess, but forgiveness is something that's required of us. It's not optional.
So, if Love is the only thing that can cover sins, no matter how many, then in order to forgive people, we must first love them, the way God loved us, even if they aren't worthy, because we certainly weren't worthy.
Just my thought for today.
Jesus' love covered a mutitude of our sins. He loved us so much that He died for us, just so our sins could be forgiven. If He loved us that much, can't we love each other enough to forgive each other?
In my Sunday school class, we were talking about pleasing God. I'll do a different post about that. For today, I want to cover just this verse. An example given was when a man cheats on or otherwise dishonors his wife. Should she take him back, or immediately go for a divorce? The assistant pastor used this example with this and other verses to show that God would prefer reconcilliation. Which I knew. I'd just never thought of it in connection with this verse before.
Think about it. If God can forgive us for all that we've done, can't we forgive each other? Can't we at least try to give each other another chance? I mean, it depends on the people involved, I guess, but forgiveness is something that's required of us. It's not optional.
So, if Love is the only thing that can cover sins, no matter how many, then in order to forgive people, we must first love them, the way God loved us, even if they aren't worthy, because we certainly weren't worthy.
Just my thought for today.
Thursday, December 3, 2015
Falling in Love All Over Again
At church a while back, a lady came to speak about a mission trip she'd been on, and she said that something it taught her was "how to fall in love with God all over again."
God is meant to be our first love. He's meant to be not only the savior, but also the lover of our souls. His love is so big it can never be measured. We have to love Him, and understand His love before we can truly love anyone else, including ourselves.
So, what she said resonated within me. I, too, want to fall in love with God all over again each and every day. I don't want to end up in a stagnant relationship with God where everything is the same and I take Him for granted like an old married couple. I want to feel the spark, the new love, that I felt for Him at the beginning, every single time He and I meet.
Do you want to fall in love with God over and over again, so that each meeting with Him is like the first time?
But, how do we do that?
I think the key is not to get complacent. We have to read our Bibles every day. We have to immerse ourselves in His Word, as though it's all new, all exciting. It's all in our attitudes. We have to seek God the way we did when we first found Him (or when He found us).
Just like in a human relationship, it takes work. We have to work at being in love with God. We have to actively want to improve our relationship with Him.
Once we do that, we will begin to look for little ways to fall in love with Him all over again each and every day.
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"The Lord appeared to us in the past, saying: 'I have loved you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you with unfailing kindness'" (Jeremiah 31:3).
God is meant to be our first love. He's meant to be not only the savior, but also the lover of our souls. His love is so big it can never be measured. We have to love Him, and understand His love before we can truly love anyone else, including ourselves.
So, what she said resonated within me. I, too, want to fall in love with God all over again each and every day. I don't want to end up in a stagnant relationship with God where everything is the same and I take Him for granted like an old married couple. I want to feel the spark, the new love, that I felt for Him at the beginning, every single time He and I meet.
Do you want to fall in love with God over and over again, so that each meeting with Him is like the first time?
But, how do we do that?
I think the key is not to get complacent. We have to read our Bibles every day. We have to immerse ourselves in His Word, as though it's all new, all exciting. It's all in our attitudes. We have to seek God the way we did when we first found Him (or when He found us).
Just like in a human relationship, it takes work. We have to work at being in love with God. We have to actively want to improve our relationship with Him.
Once we do that, we will begin to look for little ways to fall in love with Him all over again each and every day.
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"The Lord appeared to us in the past, saying: 'I have loved you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you with unfailing kindness'" (Jeremiah 31:3).
Thursday, November 26, 2015
A Day for Thanksgiving
We had the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade on earlier today. We weren't watching it all the time. It was just on and we'd watch it as we passed the television. Once, I passed it and thought "What are we doing?"
Thanksgiving isn't supposed to be about parades and balloons sponsored by corporations. Thanksgiving isn't supposed to be about rushing around and beating other people to get the latest deals. Thanksgiving isn't about cooking so much food that we won't be able to walk after we eat it.
So, what is Thanksgiving really about?
Thanksgiving is an American holiday. Only America has this holiday. It's a day for remembering how two peoples, vastly different, came together to help one another and to share food, despite their differences.
It's about spending time with your family, no matter how much food you have or what you do. It's about taking the time to be thankful to God for all that He has blessed us with. On this day, more than any other day, we stop to be thankful for our blessings. But really, we don't have to wait until this holiday to be thankful.
Spend time with your families. Eat some good food. Read a book to the kids. Play a board game that everyone can enjoy. Maybe watch a movie.
But above all, be thankful that you got another Thanksgiving to spend with those you love. And when you pray today, remember how blessed you are, even if someone else gets that deal you're planning to try to kill them over tomorrow.
Be safe over this Thanksgiving holiday, and remember to be kind to people tomorrow, whether you're working or shopping.
God bless you.
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"Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever" (1 Chronicles 16:34).
Thanksgiving isn't supposed to be about parades and balloons sponsored by corporations. Thanksgiving isn't supposed to be about rushing around and beating other people to get the latest deals. Thanksgiving isn't about cooking so much food that we won't be able to walk after we eat it.
So, what is Thanksgiving really about?
Thanksgiving is an American holiday. Only America has this holiday. It's a day for remembering how two peoples, vastly different, came together to help one another and to share food, despite their differences.
It's about spending time with your family, no matter how much food you have or what you do. It's about taking the time to be thankful to God for all that He has blessed us with. On this day, more than any other day, we stop to be thankful for our blessings. But really, we don't have to wait until this holiday to be thankful.
Spend time with your families. Eat some good food. Read a book to the kids. Play a board game that everyone can enjoy. Maybe watch a movie.
But above all, be thankful that you got another Thanksgiving to spend with those you love. And when you pray today, remember how blessed you are, even if someone else gets that deal you're planning to try to kill them over tomorrow.
Be safe over this Thanksgiving holiday, and remember to be kind to people tomorrow, whether you're working or shopping.
God bless you.
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"Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever" (1 Chronicles 16:34).
Thursday, October 29, 2015
More and More
I've been really busy lately. I got a job. Finally. Thank God. But I've been really busy and tired when I'm not busy. However, as I get more used to it, I'll try to keep up with my blog better. Sorry it's been a while.
Today's post, however, is just going to be a song recommendation. We sang this at church last week, and prior to that, I'd never heard it before. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did!
Today's post, however, is just going to be a song recommendation. We sang this at church last week, and prior to that, I'd never heard it before. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did!
Monday, October 5, 2015
Wait. What Did He Do?
So, while I was reading in the book of Genesis - which I've finally read all the way through, yay! - I came across some verses that confused me. I am now going to show you the verses along with my thought process. The verses are going to be from the NIV.
Genesis 38:7 - But Er, Judah's firstborn, was wicked in the Lord's sight; so the Lord put him to death.
Okay. He was wicked and God slew him. I get it.
Genesis 38:8 Then Judah said to Onan, 'Sleep with your brother's wife and fulfill your duty to her as a brother-in-law to raise up offspring for your brother.'
Okay. That's a little more strange, but I guess it was common in those days. I get it.
Genesis 38:9 - But Onan knew that the child would not be [considered] his; so whenever he slept with his brother's wife, he spilled his semen on the ground to keep from providing offspring for his brother. What he did was wicked in the Lord's sight; so the Lord put him to death also.
Wait. What? I don't get it! What did he do that was wicked?
I read the verse again, and again, and again, and again. My Bible at the time was a KJV. So, I went to the Bible app on my phone, which I leave set to the NIV. I read the verses again. And again.
I paused. I put down my Bible. I stared at my wall. Then I stared at my blanket. I stared at the wall again. Then I picked up my phone to look at my Bible app again. I changed from the NIV to the amplified Bible. I changed it back to the NIV.
Then, I did the best thing I could have done. I opened the notes section and wrote one word. "Why?"
Why was it wicked? Then I really started to think about it. What did he do that was wicked? He was married to a widow, which wasn't bad.
Finally, it came to me. He was disobedient to his father, and deceitful. And he was using his brother's widow basically as a whore to satisfy him without giving her children to take care of her.
So, why was that so hard for me to figure out?
"It is better for a man's seed to fall in the belly of a whore, than on the ground."
Oh. That quote. That's what messed me up. That's why I was so confused. My mind immediately associated his preventing conception with God slaying him.
Wait. Where is that found in The Bible?
I searched, and searched, and searched. Finally, I just Googled it. Google is my friend.
It's not a Bible verse. Nowhere in The Bible does God say that it is okay to engage in sex with a whore. Nowhere does God say any of that is okay.
So, where is this quote from? Some websites say it might have been influenced from these verses about Onan and his brother's widow, but this quote is not in the Bible. I couldn't find any firm evidence of its origin.
What God does say about this quote can be found throughout The Bible, particularly in 1 Corinthians 6:18-20.
Flee from sexual immorality. All other sins a person commits are outside the body, but whoever sins sexually, sins against their own body. Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your bodies.
So, don't be afraid to ask "Why." You might learn something new. I certainly did.
Also, this link also has a good thought process on this topic.
Genesis 38:7 - But Er, Judah's firstborn, was wicked in the Lord's sight; so the Lord put him to death.
Okay. He was wicked and God slew him. I get it.
Genesis 38:8 Then Judah said to Onan, 'Sleep with your brother's wife and fulfill your duty to her as a brother-in-law to raise up offspring for your brother.'
Okay. That's a little more strange, but I guess it was common in those days. I get it.
Genesis 38:9 - But Onan knew that the child would not be [considered] his; so whenever he slept with his brother's wife, he spilled his semen on the ground to keep from providing offspring for his brother. What he did was wicked in the Lord's sight; so the Lord put him to death also.
Wait. What? I don't get it! What did he do that was wicked?
I read the verse again, and again, and again, and again. My Bible at the time was a KJV. So, I went to the Bible app on my phone, which I leave set to the NIV. I read the verses again. And again.
I paused. I put down my Bible. I stared at my wall. Then I stared at my blanket. I stared at the wall again. Then I picked up my phone to look at my Bible app again. I changed from the NIV to the amplified Bible. I changed it back to the NIV.
Then, I did the best thing I could have done. I opened the notes section and wrote one word. "Why?"
Why was it wicked? Then I really started to think about it. What did he do that was wicked? He was married to a widow, which wasn't bad.
Finally, it came to me. He was disobedient to his father, and deceitful. And he was using his brother's widow basically as a whore to satisfy him without giving her children to take care of her.
So, why was that so hard for me to figure out?
"It is better for a man's seed to fall in the belly of a whore, than on the ground."
Oh. That quote. That's what messed me up. That's why I was so confused. My mind immediately associated his preventing conception with God slaying him.
Wait. Where is that found in The Bible?
I searched, and searched, and searched. Finally, I just Googled it. Google is my friend.
It's not a Bible verse. Nowhere in The Bible does God say that it is okay to engage in sex with a whore. Nowhere does God say any of that is okay.
So, where is this quote from? Some websites say it might have been influenced from these verses about Onan and his brother's widow, but this quote is not in the Bible. I couldn't find any firm evidence of its origin.
What God does say about this quote can be found throughout The Bible, particularly in 1 Corinthians 6:18-20.
Flee from sexual immorality. All other sins a person commits are outside the body, but whoever sins sexually, sins against their own body. Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your bodies.
So, don't be afraid to ask "Why." You might learn something new. I certainly did.
Also, this link also has a good thought process on this topic.
Monday, September 21, 2015
Advent
So, I read Max Lucado's book In the Manger, and he uses the word Advent. The full title of the book is In the Manger: 25 Inspirational Selections for Advent.
So, my curiosity was peaked. What does the word advent mean in this context?
According to this online dictionary, the word advent means 1) "A coming into place, view, or being; arrival" 2) "the coming of Christ into the world" capitalized.
Huh. I never knew there was a word for that. But now I do! How cool! It's amazing what you can learn without even trying!
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"Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord" (Luke 2:11).
So, my curiosity was peaked. What does the word advent mean in this context?
According to this online dictionary, the word advent means 1) "A coming into place, view, or being; arrival" 2) "the coming of Christ into the world" capitalized.
Huh. I never knew there was a word for that. But now I do! How cool! It's amazing what you can learn without even trying!
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"Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord" (Luke 2:11).
Monday, September 14, 2015
Undivided Attention
There areally lots of thinges that can take our time away from God: work, television, hobbies, relationships, etc.
We have to keep an eye on the kinds of things that take up our time. Do they honor God? Do they enable or hinder our walk with Him?
Have they become more important than God? Are they becoming like gods or idols to us?
I have to keep a close eye on the types of shows I watch and the types of books I read.
What gets your undivided attention?
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"You shall have no other gods before me" (Exodus 20:3).
We have to keep an eye on the kinds of things that take up our time. Do they honor God? Do they enable or hinder our walk with Him?
Have they become more important than God? Are they becoming like gods or idols to us?
I have to keep a close eye on the types of shows I watch and the types of books I read.
What gets your undivided attention?
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"You shall have no other gods before me" (Exodus 20:3).
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