I just read an article about Sandra Bullock as she played Leigh Anne Tuohy in the movie The Blind Side. The article is located at http://bit.ly/4s38qX. The article is very encouraging but also very convicting. As Ms. Bullock points out that so many Christians say one thing and then live another. She says that finding a Christian that lives out her faith and not just preach … [Read more...] about Are We Consistent?
Christian Life
The Image in the Mirror
Why is it so difficult to look at our own image in the mirror? I mean, really taking a long look into the true self. I realize that every morning when we are brushing our teeth, shaving (if male), putting on make-up (if female), and fixing our hair (if we have it) we look into the mirror. When we look into the mirror in the mornings, we don’t look deep into the interior of … [Read more...] about The Image in the Mirror
Where do Your Allegiances Lie?
During the fall of the year, people’s allegiances to their favorite football teams can become fanatical. I believe that the body painting for Saturday games has become a whole different art form in itself. I remember when guys would just paint letters on their chests; now girls are getting into the act and it is not just letters any more. People are painting their heads and … [Read more...] about Where do Your Allegiances Lie?
Pop Psychology
Last night as I was watching The Biggest Loser, (yes I watch every episode if @ all possible) I began thinking that Jillian and Bob want to make everything about them. I realize that Jillian’s mom is a psychologist and therefore some of her mom has rubbed off on her (LOL), but that does not make Jillian a psychologist. Last night when the contestant revealed that his sister … [Read more...] about Pop Psychology
Being Honorable w/ God
1 Chronicles 4:9-10 (NASB) 9 Jabez was more honorable than his brothers, and his mother named him Jabez saying, "Because I bore him with pain." 10 Now Jabez called on the God of Israel, saying, "Oh that You would bless me indeed and enlarge my border, and that Your hand might be with me, and that You would keep me from harm that it may not pain me!" And God granted him what he … [Read more...] about Being Honorable w/ God