This SO goes along with my previous blog.....
Was having my devotions and turned to this scripture.
"...you are a letter of Christ,...written not with ink but with the Spirit of the living God,
not on tablets of stone but on tablets of human hearts." (2Cor.3:3)
We are "letters". People "read" us.
We need to remember that our actions "speak" louder than our words.
Whoa! That makes us responsible! Hard to do?
We can do all things through Christ Who strengthens us. (Phil.4:13)
Further reading...Philippians 1:21-2:16
Thursday, August 12, 2010
Subtlety...
an interesting word...
Webster's meanings: "the quality or condition of being subtle...the ability or tendency to make fine distinctions".
Back to the word "Subtle": "...not dense or heavy, capable of making or noticing fine distinctions in meaning, etc.[a subtle thinker], marked by or requiring mental keeness, delicately skillful or clever, not open or direct; crafty, sly, delicately suggestive; not grossly obvious,..."
Kind of reminds me when Jesus said we are to be wise as serpents and gentle as doves.
Obviously excellent advice!
This is the way we're to live. It should be "obvious" that we are Believers...the old song, "They will know we are Christians by our love.."etc. Unfortunately we haven't been the best examples in this area. Standing, quietly praying on a street corner works better than screaming and yelling and waving a Bible.
We can "catch more flies with honey rather than vinegar".
As Believers, we can get so caught up in doctrines/religious exercises and miss the whole point of Christianity.
God SO loved the WORLD that He gave us Jesus. When we enter into a RELATIONSHIP with Him, we allow Him to change us and mold us into His likeness. We should be growing daily "in His likeness".
He alone is who we want to be like.
"Wise as serpents and gentle as doves" works much better.
Anything that's His idea is always better!
Webster's meanings: "the quality or condition of being subtle...the ability or tendency to make fine distinctions".
Back to the word "Subtle": "...not dense or heavy, capable of making or noticing fine distinctions in meaning, etc.[a subtle thinker], marked by or requiring mental keeness, delicately skillful or clever, not open or direct; crafty, sly, delicately suggestive; not grossly obvious,..."
Kind of reminds me when Jesus said we are to be wise as serpents and gentle as doves.
Obviously excellent advice!
This is the way we're to live. It should be "obvious" that we are Believers...the old song, "They will know we are Christians by our love.."etc. Unfortunately we haven't been the best examples in this area. Standing, quietly praying on a street corner works better than screaming and yelling and waving a Bible.
We can "catch more flies with honey rather than vinegar".
As Believers, we can get so caught up in doctrines/religious exercises and miss the whole point of Christianity.
God SO loved the WORLD that He gave us Jesus. When we enter into a RELATIONSHIP with Him, we allow Him to change us and mold us into His likeness. We should be growing daily "in His likeness".
He alone is who we want to be like.
"Wise as serpents and gentle as doves" works much better.
Anything that's His idea is always better!
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Great quotes!
Found these in a journal and just had to share them!
"The New Testament is the best book the world has ever known or will know."
Charles Dickens
"The Bible grows more beautiful, as we grow in our understanding of it."
Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe
"No one ever graduates from Bible study until he meets the Author face to face."
Everett T. Harris
"The New Testament is the best book the world has ever known or will know."
Charles Dickens
"The Bible grows more beautiful, as we grow in our understanding of it."
Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe
"No one ever graduates from Bible study until he meets the Author face to face."
Everett T. Harris
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Learning to live...healthier!
I am so excited! I've been working on eating healthier and living healthier-walking and jogging on the treadmill and jogging on my rebounder. Some days were easy, other days were more difficult. Some days I was a bit discouraged...
This morning I exercised on the treadmill before I ate and weighed. Since July 8th I've lost 7 pounds! It was just the good news I needed! I discovered that I can now fit into four pairs of pants that I couldn't fit in at the beginning of the summer! I have about 40 or so more pounds to lose but like my friend Shea said to me...."You've got your head right", (or was it mind?)
Anyway I do! I really do!!!! Wow! It has been years since I've been working on getting my head right about this lifestyle change!
Thank goodness I'm not alone in this adventure! The Good Lord is cheering me on all the way!
PS... even ate at McDonald's last night and had to smell Mike's fries but I didn't eat a one.
Ate my Angus burger w/out the bun and drank my diet Dr. Pepper!
By the way, I'm doing the new Atkins Lifestyle change! Am studying the book and learning a lot!
Going to do it the right way as Rocketman says!
This morning I exercised on the treadmill before I ate and weighed. Since July 8th I've lost 7 pounds! It was just the good news I needed! I discovered that I can now fit into four pairs of pants that I couldn't fit in at the beginning of the summer! I have about 40 or so more pounds to lose but like my friend Shea said to me...."You've got your head right", (or was it mind?)
Anyway I do! I really do!!!! Wow! It has been years since I've been working on getting my head right about this lifestyle change!
Thank goodness I'm not alone in this adventure! The Good Lord is cheering me on all the way!
PS... even ate at McDonald's last night and had to smell Mike's fries but I didn't eat a one.
Ate my Angus burger w/out the bun and drank my diet Dr. Pepper!
By the way, I'm doing the new Atkins Lifestyle change! Am studying the book and learning a lot!
Going to do it the right way as Rocketman says!
Alive!...and living!
Today's pondering...
alive, yes...breathing, eating, drinking...living- maybe, sort of...
What does it mean to live...truly live?
I love, love, love this quote from Goethe..."Plunge boldly into the thick of life."
Get in the nitty gritty of life; jump in with both feet! Go the extra mile!
The way I see to do this is another "boldly"!
"Come boldly to the throne of grace..." Hebrews
Come boldly before the throne of the Almighty but the only way one can do this is by the precious Blood of Christ.
Come boldly and He will boldly lead you into the thick of life, taking you every step of the way as He tenderly holds your hand.
"Plunge" with Him into this journey of living. You will never regret it!
alive, yes...breathing, eating, drinking...living- maybe, sort of...
What does it mean to live...truly live?
I love, love, love this quote from Goethe..."Plunge boldly into the thick of life."
Get in the nitty gritty of life; jump in with both feet! Go the extra mile!
The way I see to do this is another "boldly"!
"Come boldly to the throne of grace..." Hebrews
Come boldly before the throne of the Almighty but the only way one can do this is by the precious Blood of Christ.
Come boldly and He will boldly lead you into the thick of life, taking you every step of the way as He tenderly holds your hand.
"Plunge" with Him into this journey of living. You will never regret it!
Monday, August 9, 2010
"Swinging"
This morning, after my first cup of coffee, I decided to water the plants, feed Darcy and enjoy the early morning air. So pleasant out!
I found myself going over to the swing, cleaning it off and sitting down.
Haven't sat in the swing very much since we added the porch but I still enjoy that old swing.
It was my haven when we just had the deck and I sat there every day, many times during the day as the weather allowed...swinging, reading, talking to the Lord, visiting with friends and family. Always loved it when Mike could join me.
Now the old swing is under the oak tree in the side yard near the children's swingset. It's the perfect spot for it!
So I sat there this morning with Miss Darcy who was thrilled that we were together!
(Isn't it great to be loved, especially by a dog!)
Sat there, gently swinging and thanking the Good Lord for all His blessings!
Wonderful way to begin this day!
I found myself going over to the swing, cleaning it off and sitting down.
Haven't sat in the swing very much since we added the porch but I still enjoy that old swing.
It was my haven when we just had the deck and I sat there every day, many times during the day as the weather allowed...swinging, reading, talking to the Lord, visiting with friends and family. Always loved it when Mike could join me.
Now the old swing is under the oak tree in the side yard near the children's swingset. It's the perfect spot for it!
So I sat there this morning with Miss Darcy who was thrilled that we were together!
(Isn't it great to be loved, especially by a dog!)
Sat there, gently swinging and thanking the Good Lord for all His blessings!
Wonderful way to begin this day!
Saturday, August 7, 2010
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