I should update more regularly. Then things wouldn't come out in such random spurts of thoughts :)
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Never will I look down on others for not sharing my convictions. It's not my place to judge if God hasn't shown them the same thing He's shown me. And the same goes the other way around. If I'm not convicted about something that somebody is, I don't care to be looked down upon :) I will generally think about it and see if/how it could strengthen my walk with God! Woot.
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The Christian atheist is somebody who:
believes in God but not in prayer.
believes in God but not in sharing their faith.
believes in God but relies more on money.
-Just a glimpse of knowledge that's been bestowed upon me by Craig Groeschel.
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Some people move on shockingly quick.
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I spent $1,600 to fix my car. Dented the mess out of my bank account. But hey. I have an amazing car right now. Thank you Jesus for providing for me through my work ethic.
Aaaallllways remember: Jesus is our Provider, not Santa Clause.
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I don't like leaving a conversation thinking I may have entered an argument. I'd rather talk it out! :s
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And when you have no words left to say, just say:
oh.
Aug 21, 2010
Aug 3, 2010
Masters
When we have a problem (and I hate to use the word problem, because nobody has problems), it's been said the first step is admitting.
Well this is one hundred percent true. In his book "The Christian Atheist", Craig Groeschel explains how most people find that first step to be the most challenging. They (you, I) have to be willing to tell yourself that you have a problem in your life.
In Romans 6:14, Paul said "Sin shall not be your master". While many would say they're not mastered by sin, one can be mastered by something as innocent as caffeine. Some can't get through the morning without his double shot from Starbucks. Some just can't quit chewing, it's become a part of him. Others have issues with gambling, lusting, eating, or even technology. I am guilty of this next group: some can't go 30 minutes without checking their email, facebook or twitter. Isn't that addiction?
Some are bound with the belief that they cannot change who they are. People make excuses, "Well, that's just who I am", or "that's just the way I was made", or "just let me be my own person", and while they make these excuses, they are letting the devil tell them lies that they can't change.
I know I have an issue with technology. I have a macbook pro, an iPhone, a camera, and will be getting an iPad soon. I check my facebook, twitter, and email multiple times a day. I will be the first to admit this is an issue for me! Reading this book has opened my eyes in so many ways.
Once you've admitted you have an issue that you need to work on, let GOD do all the work. Once you're willing to change, He can use that willingness and completely transform your life.
Addictions are idolatry. Craig Groeschel suggests 6 questions to judge if you have a problem with something (fill in the blank with whatever topic you want)
1. Do your family and friends say you have a problem?
2. Do you continue even though you are hurting people?
3. Do you arrange your schedule, priorities, or spending around it?
4. Can you go one week without it?
5. Is it driving others away?
6. Are you denying it is a problem or trying to keep it a secret?
If you answered yes to 3 or more, changes are you have a problem that needs to be dealt with!
I intend to do a 1 week media fast before school starts to aid in getting my priorities set.
Thanks to anybody who reads this.
I'm not out to change the world with my blog, I'm out to lay down some thoughts that God is helping me work through.
Well this is one hundred percent true. In his book "The Christian Atheist", Craig Groeschel explains how most people find that first step to be the most challenging. They (you, I) have to be willing to tell yourself that you have a problem in your life.
In Romans 6:14, Paul said "Sin shall not be your master". While many would say they're not mastered by sin, one can be mastered by something as innocent as caffeine. Some can't get through the morning without his double shot from Starbucks. Some just can't quit chewing, it's become a part of him. Others have issues with gambling, lusting, eating, or even technology. I am guilty of this next group: some can't go 30 minutes without checking their email, facebook or twitter. Isn't that addiction?
Some are bound with the belief that they cannot change who they are. People make excuses, "Well, that's just who I am", or "that's just the way I was made", or "just let me be my own person", and while they make these excuses, they are letting the devil tell them lies that they can't change.
I know I have an issue with technology. I have a macbook pro, an iPhone, a camera, and will be getting an iPad soon. I check my facebook, twitter, and email multiple times a day. I will be the first to admit this is an issue for me! Reading this book has opened my eyes in so many ways.
Once you've admitted you have an issue that you need to work on, let GOD do all the work. Once you're willing to change, He can use that willingness and completely transform your life.
Addictions are idolatry. Craig Groeschel suggests 6 questions to judge if you have a problem with something (fill in the blank with whatever topic you want)
1. Do your family and friends say you have a problem?
2. Do you continue even though you are hurting people?
3. Do you arrange your schedule, priorities, or spending around it?
4. Can you go one week without it?
5. Is it driving others away?
6. Are you denying it is a problem or trying to keep it a secret?
If you answered yes to 3 or more, changes are you have a problem that needs to be dealt with!
I intend to do a 1 week media fast before school starts to aid in getting my priorities set.
Thanks to anybody who reads this.
I'm not out to change the world with my blog, I'm out to lay down some thoughts that God is helping me work through.
Aug 2, 2010
epiphany
So, here as I blog, I decided to transparently describe the new findings of a glimpse of what my life could be. I'm fairly confident if any, not many read my blog in the first place. But this is a good place to write out some thoughts.
Every job I've had, I've like for the first few weeks, maybe months, then grown to hate it. Mainly because I realize it's not where God wants me, and I end up feeling like I'm wasting my time.
God has gifted me with musical ability. I'm not arrogant, but I'm confident that I'm good at it. Not by what I've done to accomplish, but how He has blessed me.
The idea of doing music as a living has always seemed awesome, but I've never given it a second thought. Well, this is me now giving it a second thought.
Over the past couple months, I have taught piano to 10 students. When school starts in the fall, I will have 16.
I absolutely love it. Nothing pleases me more than to do music, and teach it to others.
Every job I've had, I've like for the first few weeks, maybe months, then grown to hate it. Mainly because I realize it's not where God wants me, and I end up feeling like I'm wasting my time.
God has gifted me with musical ability. I'm not arrogant, but I'm confident that I'm good at it. Not by what I've done to accomplish, but how He has blessed me.
The idea of doing music as a living has always seemed awesome, but I've never given it a second thought. Well, this is me now giving it a second thought.
Over the past couple months, I have taught piano to 10 students. When school starts in the fall, I will have 16.
I absolutely love it. Nothing pleases me more than to do music, and teach it to others.
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