Serenity Prayer

Serenity Prayer

Saturday, May 7, 2011

My life... a true suffering story

When I was 5 my dad passed away and it was a huge turning point from there, I became a christian and started putting my hope and trust in God. My life has never been all glitters and roses but considering what it could have been I am pretty lucky. Here is why, Ever since I was born my mom knew something was wrong with me, she never knew what. She recieved many diagnosis but none of them suitted her. It wasn't until one day that changed my life forever.
Last year in November, the medical center called my mother and told her that they were accepting new patients and that I could get re- diagnosed. I had no idea what was about to happen. My mom scheduled an appointment, and I went in the following week I remember it was on a wednesday. I remember because we had chapel at my school that day ( it was always on wednesday) and I took the day off to go to the medical center to get a re-evaulation. I met a doctor (who specialized in aspergers) she took about an hour and told me I had nonverbal learning disorder, it rocked my world. My life had been changed forever! I have learned to live with my disorder and its hard somedays but honestly God is good and when you least expect it God can change your life! One wednesday in November changed mine.... FOREVER!

Wonderful Bible Verses!

http://christianpf.com/encouraging-bible-verses/

Enjoy!

What society says about the Roles in the homes!

Society says that Women need to be more independent and more manly and tougher and less emotional!

Society says Man need to be more emotional more caring and relay on women more and become more like women.

This is not the way Man has been designed to be. Take a look at the previous post to find out more!

The Role in the Home!


pilogue: The Wife of Noble Character
 10 [b]A wife of noble character who can find?
   She is worth far more than rubies.
11 Her husband has full confidence in her
   and lacks nothing of value.
12 She brings him good, not harm,
   all the days of her life.
13 She selects wool and flax
   and works with eager hands.
14 She is like the merchant ships,
   bringing her food from afar.
15 She gets up while it is still night;
   she provides food for her family
   and portions for her female servants.
16 She considers a field and buys it;
   out of her earnings she plants a vineyard.
17 She sets about her work vigorously;
   her arms are strong for her tasks.
18 She sees that her trading is profitable,
   and her lamp does not go out at night.
19 In her hand she holds the distaff
   and grasps the spindle with her fingers.
20 She opens her arms to the poor
   and extends her hands to the needy.
21 When it snows, she has no fear for her household;
   for all of them are clothed in scarlet.
22 She makes coverings for her bed;
   she is clothed in fine linen and purple.
23 Her husband is respected at the city gate,
   where he takes his seat among the elders of the land.
24 She makes linen garments and sells them,
   and supplies the merchants with sashes.
25 She is clothed with strength and dignity;
   she can laugh at the days to come.
26 She speaks with wisdom,
   and faithful instruction is on her tongue.
27 She watches over the affairs of her household
   and does not eat the bread of idleness.
28 Her children arise and call her blessed;
   her husband also, and he praises her:
29 “Many women do noble things,
   but you surpass them all.”
30 Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting;
   but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised.
31 Honor her for all that her hands have done,
   and let her works bring her praise at the city gate.

Tuesday, April 12, 2011

Thoughtful Christian Review

Have you ever read any articles by "Thoughtful Christian" if you have then you probably are wondering what is this person talking about???? Thats what I thought when I first read some of the articles, first of all the person is taking the bible out of context and clearly sees homosexuality is okay and not a sin. Its clearly a sin as seen thoughout the bible. Its important as Christians to recongize false teachings and to point out in consistances to point people to Christ.

Should homosexuals be aloud in the church?

Should homosexuals be aloud in the church? This has been a topic that has been on the minds of many people especially nowadays with all the "equal rights for gays" as Christians we need to remember something, love the person hate the sin. We need to work with them to help them recognize the sinful world they are living. We need to help them and point them to the truth. We need to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ to them and to support them in their transition from a non believer to a believer in Christ. This is our job as Christians, we can't change a heart only God can but we can help people and support people in their walk toward Christ. We can do anything through Christ who strengthens us. I encourage all of you to get involved and to point people to the truth, this is not just going to go away, we need more Christians to stand up for the truth found in the scriptures! Its never too late to make a change, because one change can affect a persons life completely.

Tuesday, April 5, 2011

Great Website :)

http://www.christianitytoday.com/

This is a very interesting website to go to for biblical information and stories. This website is great for hot topics that are going on today. It talks about how God is working in peoples lives and tranforming them one person at a time. Its a great site, check it out and see how God is working in other peoples lives and it may inspire you to go out and make a change!

Christianity Vs. Atheism

http://christianityversusatheism.blogspot.com/

Interesting blog site!

Should the words "Under God" be in the pledge?

The Pledge of Allegiance was first written in 1892 for a magazine contest, and it read: "I Pledge Allegiance to my Flag and the Republic for which it stands; one nation indivisible, with liberty and justice for all." The Pledge became part of the US Flag Code in 1942, and in 1954 President Eisenhower and Congress added the phrase "under God” into the Pledge.

Proponents of including "under God” in the Pledge argue that the US is a Christian nation, at least 80% of Americans support the phrase, the language reflects America’s civic culture and is not a religious statement, and federal law, state constitutions, currency, and the presidential oath already contain references to God.

Opponents contend that church and state should be kept strictly separate as the Founding Fathers intended. They argue that the Constitution protects minority rights against majority will, and that the words "under God" in the Pledge are a religious phrase and thus violate the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment.

This is from the following Website:
http://undergod.procon.org/

Social Gospel

http://www.timberlandchurch.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=350:the-bible-vs-the-social-gospel-&catid=76:the-social-gospel&Itemid=55

This gives you insite on why the social gospel is false through a biblical worldview. Its an interesting article and I hope you enjoy reading it. Its something that people still believe in which from a Christian persepective is really sad.

Tuesday, March 29, 2011

Suffering and Evil

Many people struggle with the idea of suffering because its something that most people have the idea that if their really is a God then suffering shouldn't exist. Well this is my response to this:

The bible says in Romans 5:3-5
"Not only so but we also rejoice in our sufferings because we know suffering produces perserverance, perserverance character and character hope. And Hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out his love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom he has given us.

Rejoice is suffering? Doesnt that sound a little strange or weird? Maybe at first. But notice what Paul says. He doesnt rejoice because he is suffering- that would be weird. Instead, Paul rejoices in suffering because of what it produces in his life. If your life is a breeze, you won't learn to be genuine or caring; you won't mature, and your faith won't be tested and deepened. The difficulties of life are what make you a better person- stronger, deeper and more hopeful. When you are hurting realize that pain is what helps you grow more like Christ.

Tuesday, March 8, 2011

Inspirational Bible Verse

I know I talk a lot about what is biblical and what is not but I just wanted to bring home some scripture verses that I refer to a lot in my daily life to inspire me and to give me hope.

Romans 5:3-5

My favorite bible verse because it talks about suffering and how God can use suffering to be a good thing to shape your character, and give you hope for the faith within you.

Christianity V.S. Islam

http://www.religionfacts.com/christianity/charts/christianity_islam.htm

Interesting to learn facts about different religions and finding out what others believe but always remembering to point people back to the truth found in scripture.

Christianity Today

http://www.christianitytoday.com/

Awesome Website to go to see how Christianity is still living and believed today. This website is very interesting in how it points people to the truths found in the bible through biblical concepts. Learn to desern truth from false teachings its a good thing.

Why Christianity Differs from Other Religions

http://www.answers2prayer.org/bible_questions/Answers/christianity/different.html

Interesting Point of view on this issue, its amazing to me how many truths people think is true, and what christianity. Its becoming a cultural norm that if you have lots of letters after your name that you must know what your talking about. Its not biblical, always go back to scripture. Scripture can never mean what it never meant.

Friday, February 4, 2011

Christian number declining?

http://www.christiantoday.com/article/researcher.anticipates.further.church.decline.in.2010s/25949.htm

This is truly something else. Check it out. It really makes you think as a Christian what we should be doing to point people to Christ.

Church Attendence

http://www.christiantoday.com/article/researcher.anticipates.further.church.decline.in.2010s/25949.htm

The facts here are STARTAAAALLLLINNNGGGGGGGGG! Unbelievable! Unreal! Amazing! Sad at the same time

Abortion+

http://www.infidels.org/library/modern/debates/secularist/abortion/

This is very interesting and also unbiblical, check it out!

Miracles

http://www.ainglkiss.com/miracles/mir.htm

Some of these stories make me wonder what some people's definitions of miracles are. I sometimes question the accuracy of some of these things.
http://miraclestories.com/

Some of these also make me wonder what some people's definitions of miracles are. I sometimes question if these stories are real or not. Its amazing how some of these are not biblical, its sad to see how many people believe in some of this stuff.

Tuesday, January 4, 2011

http://www.biblicalworldview21.org/Crime_Punishment/Initial_Summary_Principles.asp

Ever wonder what the bible says on Crime and punishment! Well here it is, its a biblical website that talks about what the bible says. Enjoy! I found it interesting to read and I hope you do too!
Its important for us to consider what the bible says especially in todays world? Amen!

Biblical Worldview

http://www.biblicalworldview21.org/Economics_Business/Summary_Principles_Economics.asp

This is an amazing website to go on and search when it comes to money and the bible. Have you ever wondered what the bible says about money? Well check out this website and find out. Its from a bibilcal worldview. Enjoy! I found it very interesting!

Faith and Reason

http://www.faithreason.org/

Amazing website check it out and find out about faith and reason from a bibilical view!

Why do people leave Churches?

http://www.gracecentered.com/leavingchurch.htm
This goes on to talk about why people leave churches and dont come to church. Its amazing to see how many excuses people will make for not going to church. It makes you wonder what the future has in store for churches. Its scary. Enjoy!