Wednesday, April 30, 2008

Get in...Sit Down...Shut Up...AND HOLD ON!

I dare you to check these links out...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fp1T_7WYPiE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Y-e0qPIBAI&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S_zTkmh2d6w&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MQSeFPLLz54&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BhU4BaW91XE&feature=related

This is the author that I am reading right now. I am sure you are on your way out the door to the bookstore.

Did I open up a can of interest?

Oswald...

There is a great, little, powerful book out called My Utmost For His Highest and I really like to read it! It is the writings of a man named Oswald Chambers. This book was compiled by his wife after his death. In fact, if you are looking for another great book, Oswald Chambers' biography called Abandoned To God is a powerful read.
http://www.amazon.com/Oswald-Chambers-Abandoned-Author-Highest/dp/1572930500/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1209580660&sr=8-1

In today's reading, Oswald says this, 'If we try to prove to God how much we love Him, it is a sure sign that we do not love Him.' Wow! Uhhhhhhhhh... That could make your brain spin a few times if you don't watch it. If we try to prove to God how much we love Him, then it's a sure sign that we do not! What does that mean? That seems just a little backwards compared to humans. Personally, Taylor really likes it when I 'show' my love to her by doing whatever ... spending time with her, gifts, touch, kind words, sweet notes, acts of service and the such. Do you know what I mean? Can you relate? I sure can relate to Taylor more so than I can relate to God. I want to know (and SEE) that you love me! I think that I want you to prove it... Yep, I do want you to prove it. If you love me, you will call. Make time for me. Write a letter. Pray for me. That's how I think. Is this the opposite of what Oswald is saying? Food for thought...

I have been in the office since 9:30 this morning and it is time for be to depart! I am heading to Wal-Mart. I am hoping to get them to donate to Young Life this year and help a kid (or 10) go to camp!

We are having an Ice Cream Shindig / Social / Party at our house tonight in celebration of us finishing the Song of Solomon Study last week. What a joy and treat that study was. I mean, how many of us, especially high school kids, know and understand what the Bible says about Love, Sex, Dating and Romance? And the 'kicker' is, is that the Song of Solomon was written 2,000 years ago and it still relevant and useful today. As is the ENTIRE Bible! Word of God.

Looking for another set of novels to read? I would highly recommend these four: The Last Jihad, The Last Days, The Ezekiel Option and The Copper Scroll. They are incredible! Strong! Very Engaging! I think you would love them.
http://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=joel+c+rosenberg&tag=yahhyd-20&index=aps&hvadid=17761562511&ref=pd_sl_5jgmnoz7zo_b

OH SNAP! It looks like there is another book or two out that I was unaware of! I guess I am swinging by the book store on my way to Wally World.

Happy Reading...

Tuesday, April 29, 2008

Psalm 19 ... meditate on this!

I read this Scripture this morning and would love for you to meditate on it:

Psalm 19: 7-11
The Law of the Lord is Perfect ... Reviving the Soul.
The Statutes of the Lord are Trustworthy ... Making Wise the Simple.
The Precepts of the Lord are Right ... Giving Joy to the Heart.
The Commands of the Lord are Radiant ... Giving Light to the Eyes.
The Fear of the Lord is Pure ... Enduring Forever.
The Ordinances of the Lord are Sure & altogether Righteous.
They are more precious than gold, than much pure gold;
They are sweeter than Honey,
Than Honey from the Comb.
By them is your Servant warned;
In keeping them there is Great Reward!

Psalm 19:14
May the Words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart by pleasing in your sight, O Lord, My Rock and My Redeemer!

Simply Be...