1/22/09

I was upset the other day on how this nation was acting toward the new president. To watch how they worshiped the way he talked, moved, and how even though he has been in office for a few days they are calling him the "savior" of America. Well I hate to bust the bubble, but there is only one savior. I didn't vote for Obama. Not because he is black, but because I felt his morals we not the same as mine. And since this is a free nation I had the privalige to vote for whoever I wanted to. But the one I voted didn't win. Since Obama is not the one I voted for, and not my first choice, that doesn't mean I should not support him or pray for him. To hold office in one of the most powerful nations is a stressful role. So...Obama I pray for you today. I pray that God will lead you in the direction that America needs to be in. I pray for peace, healing, and a more abundant economy. I pray for your safety, family, and that you always follow the one and only "Savior". Today I live and think of verses 1 Peter 2:13-20

1/07/09

I think back to what it was like growing up. My parents were christians, but there were some years that we didn't attend church. We just did things on weekends as a family. We were close and had a lot of things in common. The only thing we never really did was tell each other.."I love you". It wasn't something that was said a whole lot around our house. It was kind of a givin. As years went by, I think it was my highschool graduation that my dad actually said those words to me and meant them. As I got older it was hard for me to say as well. I was close to people, but never "loved" them. I'm married now and love my wife with all my heart. Every day I try to say it to her. I want to break the mold that has plagued my family for years. How can you claim to be a christian, do things for others, and want the world to succeed if you can't say it. Sometimes it doesn't have to be the words. A good hug, romantic kiss to the spouse, or just a kind jesture to someone lets them know you care. As my wife and I have traveled around and played with children and people from different nations and cultures, I have always tried to display one thing to them. That I love them and so does my God. We have all read and heard John 3:16, but have we really listened to what it tells us......"God so loved the world" (He loved us so much).."that He gave His one and only Son"..(He gave up what was important to Him to show us love)..."that whoever believe's in Him shall not perish"...(wanna live for ever, He needs the same commitment)..."but have ever lasting life."...(He will walk side by side next to you for the rest of eternity no matter what) We as christians should be living this every day. Giving up our lives to show this world they are being loved. Its a huge commitment, but it can be done. Today I live and think of verse Jude 1:21