Conversation. Its a lost art. Especially with a lot of "Christians". Have you ever noticed in the Gospels that Jesus listened to people , (NOT THE PHARISEE'S), but to the ones that would reach His heart?
I get really tired of egotistic Christians, preachers, pastors that don't hear the cry of people who are so quick to judge people who have questions. they don't listen, they just talk (or in their words, "preach") about how lost they are.
Can i say something? Why cant we just listen? Why cant we just allow people who are trying to find truth (which is Jesus) find Him? EVERYONE OF US ARE ON A JOURNEY, EVERYONE.
Just listen, its that simple. They don't want our quick cliche' christian words that we are so quick to regurgitate out of our narrow minds. they just want someone to listen, really listen.
Jesus is in the people business. He is in the listening business. He is the only one who is perfect. He is the only one who really, truly understands sin and the final cure for it. He is the only one who truly understands grace.
So, to anyone who may read this blog, I have a challenge for us. let's Just listen. Lets listen to the hurting people, the mean people, the weird people, the gay people, the wild people, the hurting people, etc.....
Just listen, we will be amazed what we will hear. Then, Jesus will listen to us as we pray for them and ourselves.
Friday, August 7, 2009
Thursday, August 6, 2009
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
The Opposite of time?
Einstein showed that time is not a natural feature of our universe. Time is merely a human concept invented to separate events. There is no such THING as time, therefore no opposite either.
Think about that statement. God, is timeless. There is NO opposite of "time". Just as there is NO opposite of God. That's right God has NO opposite and NO equal. HE IS GOD.
GOD simply....... IS - Always has been, always will be......... God.
That makes me feel safe, how bout you?
Think about that statement. God, is timeless. There is NO opposite of "time". Just as there is NO opposite of God. That's right God has NO opposite and NO equal. HE IS GOD.
GOD simply....... IS - Always has been, always will be......... God.
That makes me feel safe, how bout you?
Sunday, August 2, 2009
Speed Trap
We are all in a hurry aren't we ? We rush the kids to school. We rush to work. We rush our "slow" microwave to eat a quick meal. We rush back home. Rush, rush< rush, hurry!!!!!
I call it "The speed trap".
This afternoon is when that thought came to me. Jacob and I were taking a walk. I was just taking it slow. I noticed the leaves, the grass shavings on the road from a near by neighbor. I noticed the beautiful flowerbeds and the tall Oak Trees. As I kept walking I noticed a couple of driveways that led back to some beautiful homes that I have not seen in the six years since we had bought our house. But the most interesting thing happened next.
There is a man that lives about a mile from us. Over the last six years I have passed by him as he would be walking down the road. Well, as stated earlier, we are always in a hurry. I have passed by him hundreds of times and never got a wave back from him. I just thought he was a weird dude. When he walks he carries a tennis racket. Kinda strange, but oh well.
Today, I was caught in a speed trap. I was walking, not driving. Then, as we got down by his house, there he was! Tennis racket in hand. I thought.... uh oh! he is gonna attack me with that racket and ill have to commence a beat down :) . Instead, He smiled. He stopped and spoke. He was a very nice guy. We said a few words to each other and Jacob and i continued our walk.
Lesson? Slow down. LOOK at life while living it!. Take a walk. You might be surprised at what or who you see.
I call it "The speed trap".
This afternoon is when that thought came to me. Jacob and I were taking a walk. I was just taking it slow. I noticed the leaves, the grass shavings on the road from a near by neighbor. I noticed the beautiful flowerbeds and the tall Oak Trees. As I kept walking I noticed a couple of driveways that led back to some beautiful homes that I have not seen in the six years since we had bought our house. But the most interesting thing happened next.
There is a man that lives about a mile from us. Over the last six years I have passed by him as he would be walking down the road. Well, as stated earlier, we are always in a hurry. I have passed by him hundreds of times and never got a wave back from him. I just thought he was a weird dude. When he walks he carries a tennis racket. Kinda strange, but oh well.
Today, I was caught in a speed trap. I was walking, not driving. Then, as we got down by his house, there he was! Tennis racket in hand. I thought.... uh oh! he is gonna attack me with that racket and ill have to commence a beat down :) . Instead, He smiled. He stopped and spoke. He was a very nice guy. We said a few words to each other and Jacob and i continued our walk.
Lesson? Slow down. LOOK at life while living it!. Take a walk. You might be surprised at what or who you see.
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