I really love cars. Every once in a while I'll be driving, and see a rare sportscar, and I'll be reminded that I love cars.
I especially like cars that weren't officially imported into the US.
So... If I get a great high-paying job.. and if I think it's ok to spend money on such a thing.... I would really like to buy a Pontiac Solstice GXP in 2007.
24 February 2006
19 February 2006
Good Question
"...has any society, in the history of the world ever managed to legislate itself out of a moral decay?..."
This is a great, concise question.
I found it on another blog, the commenter was talking about Dr. Dobson.
This is a great, concise question.
I found it on another blog, the commenter was talking about Dr. Dobson.
16 February 2006
Valentine
"Hilarical!...",
says Kelly V. of the Preparatory Post"I think this one tops 'em all!..."
--Cindy of the Vineyard Vibe"3 Stars!",
Proclaims Chris, Editor of Fictional Publication!I received a heart-shaped potato for Valentine's day.
Here's the story.
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Yes, I realize it's large.. But it's worth it.
Download it anyway.
07 February 2006
Dilemma
After watching Frontline: Sex Slaves I'm left wondering what I should do.
Violence against slave traders? Probably not. I don't have authority, and that's not Christian.
Go to the victims of this, or the people of the soviet bloc, preaching God, the truth, hope?.... Whatever I can do to make opportunities for people to know Him and have their lives changed?
I can't guarantee anything, I can't conjure up God on demand. I can talk about him, I can pray that He'll make himself known to these people.
Somewhere in the film or on the website I heard that the people in Moldova are so poor, 80% are below the poverty line, living on $30-$40 a week.
And that their own view of human life is so little that they would sell themselves into prostitution for money, or to send money to their families.
That's not to belittle their poverty or desparation, but that was basically a quote.
I'm not saying God will pay their bills, but there has to be another way.
I don't even know where to go with this.
How can my life make a difference? Why am I here in America, with wealth and opportunity? If I can't save the world by force, can I help Jesus save it with peace?
Violence against slave traders? Probably not. I don't have authority, and that's not Christian.
Go to the victims of this, or the people of the soviet bloc, preaching God, the truth, hope?.... Whatever I can do to make opportunities for people to know Him and have their lives changed?
I can't guarantee anything, I can't conjure up God on demand. I can talk about him, I can pray that He'll make himself known to these people.
Somewhere in the film or on the website I heard that the people in Moldova are so poor, 80% are below the poverty line, living on $30-$40 a week.
And that their own view of human life is so little that they would sell themselves into prostitution for money, or to send money to their families.
That's not to belittle their poverty or desparation, but that was basically a quote.
I'm not saying God will pay their bills, but there has to be another way.
I don't even know where to go with this.
How can my life make a difference? Why am I here in America, with wealth and opportunity? If I can't save the world by force, can I help Jesus save it with peace?
06 February 2006
02 February 2006
01 February 2006
Ralph Opens doors
This could be good or bad.
I taught Ralphie to open doors
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I taught Ralphie to open doors
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Comfort
The main reason I hold back, and why I think most people hold back from doing what is best is comfort.
Especially in this country. People don't expect pain or discomfort, they fear it, they avoid it.
Some people expect it.
God never said we wouldn't have pain or trouble if we came to Him. He did say He would be with us through it.
Fear, fear of discomfort is not an excuse.
And comfort is a cheap trade for God's plan.
Especially in this country. People don't expect pain or discomfort, they fear it, they avoid it.
Some people expect it.
God never said we wouldn't have pain or trouble if we came to Him. He did say He would be with us through it.
Fear, fear of discomfort is not an excuse.
And comfort is a cheap trade for God's plan.
If Money Was No Object
So, Mindy, a new girl at church asked me a question when we went out to lunch 2 weeks ago.
Something like "If you could do anything you wanted to today, and money was no object, what would you do?"
After a minute I gave my reply. "If money was no object, assuming I could have this same deal any day from now on, I would go on a missions trip."
If money was no object, money wouldn't even matter. And you could go surfing in Hawaii, or go to the moon, fly a fighter jet, anything.
Money would lose all value. You can do whatever you want. You might not want to do what you thought you would. Why go to the moon today when you could do that tomorrow or next week. Or you could do everything you could think of for a year straight.
Eventually only intangible things would have real value.
And of those, the only intangible things that would have real value are eternal things.
God things.
So what would I want to do if money was no object? A missions trip sounds nice.
Showing people God's love sounds good.
What would you do?
Something like "If you could do anything you wanted to today, and money was no object, what would you do?"
After a minute I gave my reply. "If money was no object, assuming I could have this same deal any day from now on, I would go on a missions trip."
If money was no object, money wouldn't even matter. And you could go surfing in Hawaii, or go to the moon, fly a fighter jet, anything.
Money would lose all value. You can do whatever you want. You might not want to do what you thought you would. Why go to the moon today when you could do that tomorrow or next week. Or you could do everything you could think of for a year straight.
Eventually only intangible things would have real value.
And of those, the only intangible things that would have real value are eternal things.
God things.
So what would I want to do if money was no object? A missions trip sounds nice.
Showing people God's love sounds good.
What would you do?
God's plan for all of us.
Maybe His plan for all of us is clearly and simply laid out in the Bible.
Maybe we are to sell our stuff and give to people as they have need, love people, go out and spread the Gospel. And probably other stuff I've forgotten to include.
Maybe we are to sell our stuff and give to people as they have need, love people, go out and spread the Gospel. And probably other stuff I've forgotten to include.
What matters?
So, I was talking with Jonathan on the phone today for an hour.
Jonathan wants to live with other Christians and sell everything he owns, and give to everyone as they have need. He also wants to go out and love people as Jesus did.
Now, I dont speak for him, but that's what I think he's into.
Jonathan knows Andrew.
Jonathan wants to go sell everything he owns, and wants other people to do the same.
He wants to do it in anticipation of giving to others and living a true Christan life.
Some people (myself included at times) want to wait to hear EXACTLY what God says for me to do at any given moment.
But maybe he already said what to do in his word (the Bible).
Jonathan wants to do everything to get ready, leaving the last step up to God.
I don't think he's necessarily wrong, maybe he's right.. maybe he just wants to pursue God.
Maybe doing what you know to do in anticipation of His plan IS pursuing God.
More on what God's plan for all of us may be in my next post.
Jonathan wants to live with other Christians and sell everything he owns, and give to everyone as they have need. He also wants to go out and love people as Jesus did.
Now, I dont speak for him, but that's what I think he's into.
Jonathan knows Andrew.
Jonathan wants to go sell everything he owns, and wants other people to do the same.
He wants to do it in anticipation of giving to others and living a true Christan life.
Some people (myself included at times) want to wait to hear EXACTLY what God says for me to do at any given moment.
But maybe he already said what to do in his word (the Bible).
Jonathan wants to do everything to get ready, leaving the last step up to God.
I don't think he's necessarily wrong, maybe he's right.. maybe he just wants to pursue God.
Maybe doing what you know to do in anticipation of His plan IS pursuing God.
More on what God's plan for all of us may be in my next post.
Andrew - Compartmentalizing Faith
Andrew - Compartmentalizing Faith
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Watch it, it speaks for itself.
Windows Media Format 2.28 MB
Watch it, it speaks for itself.
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