Month: April 2012

Why is stuff that is good for you not as tasty? Chocolate cake is much better than green gunk. (See below) Cookies are better than broccoli, etc.

Why is it that our flesh wants the candy of life? The carnal pleasures of money gotten easily, sex outside of the context of marriage, lies to get us ahead in life, etc. are what we want. Things that are good for us long term are not necessarily as pleasurable in the short term. It takes character, waiting, and obeying God to be successful.  And lots of prayer, fasting, and reading His Word.

“For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?” ~ Matthew 16:26

I have good friends. I have a great family. I’m blessed. That’s all.

He is not here, but is risen! Remember how He spoke to you when He was still in Galilee, saying, ‘The Son of Man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men, and be crucified, and the third day rise again.’ ~ Luke 24:6-7

When we are lost in the dark what do we look for? A flashlight, a lantern, or maybe a lighter would be good options? In the same way, too many people don’t use God’s Word to direct them when they are lost. I can’t believe how many of my own blogs aren’t using Scripture to present their position. Using “experts” and other books are fine, but if your ultimate source is not God’s Word you will be lost. And wander off that road. Maybe as I go forward, instead of using Scripture to prove my point, I’ll use Scripture to create my points.

“Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.” ~ Psalm 119:105

Age doesn’t necessarily mean maturity. I may be 20, but a 15 year old may be more mature than me. I may be 40 and a 30 year old may be more mature. I sometimes think too much in terms of my “age.” I need to grow up by a certain age, I need to do this by a certain age. And yes, age is a great way to tell time and to set goals for yourself. But really we should strive for maturity whether we are 10 or 50. Just because someone is younger than you doesn’t mean they aren’t more mature than you. If you’re young, that doesn’t mean you have to act young. Our culture has made it that way to some extent. They say you can’t grow up till late in life. Have fun while you can. We won’t let you grow up, we’ll baby you. No alcohol, smoking, driving, etc until we decide you can. Also, you can’t work for money. Actually, we’ll make laws that make you act like a lazy bum who can’t work.

But even though those pressures are on you to not grow up, that doesn’t mean they’re right. Don’t accept the low standards. Strive for bigger and better ones.

But at the same time, don’t become too big for your britches. >_<

With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love; Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. ~ Ephesians 4:2-3