Christian Paradigm Shifts

The theme song from this year's VBS - SonWest Roundup!!

This post is about housekeeping or the lack thereof. You see, I've always had trouble keeping things neat and orderly.   My teen years were the beginning of the madness. I remember my grandmother coming to the end of the hall where my bedroom was and shaking her head. She would go "Tsk, Tsk, Tsk. That's a shame. Your poor mother." Well, I've tried almost everything under the sun in order to get organized. I even made this home management binder. It is chock full of forms and ideas. It has tons of inspirational articles to get me motivated. It has such ideas as quick clean, emergency clean, Fly Lady zones, etc. to use.   But.....       My problem is I can't stick with any one thing. I get discouraged when I see all that there is to do. I get overwhelmed by clutter.   I know everything should have a place and things should be put in their right place.   But what if there is no place to put things?   We'll, I am going t

Yesterday's reading from the NLT One Year Chronological Bible was Psalm 119. It's focus is God's word. It made me think of this old worship song. Enjoy!!

I've been thinking about writing about this subject for a while. Yes, there is a heaven to be gained and a hell to be shunned. But how should we go about sharing the Gospel message with those who need it? Do we scare them into believing or do we share the Good News of Jesus for that is what the word Gospel means? I believe it is the later and here's why. Here are some biblical examples of bringing the message to the lost: When John the Baptist began his ministry he declared, "Repent for the kingdom of God is near" [Matthew 3:2]. He called people to be baptized for the remission of their sins [Mark 1:4]. When Jesus began his ministry he too called people to repent and believe the Good News [Mark 1:15]. The apostle Peter's message was to share the Good News with people and told them that they should believe [Acts 15:7]. The apostle Paul's shared the Good News by reasoning with those who did not believe or understand [Acts 17]. These are just a few e

Who does God use? People like those listed in the verse above.   1. Foolish 2. Weak 3. Lowly/Insignificant   If you are any one of the above, then you qualify to be used by God. You actually have been CHOSEN to be used by him   Sometimes we think that God only uses the wise, the strong, and the important people in this world for his kingdom purposes.   But we must remember that God's kingdom is an upside down kingdom. He does things differently than what we might expect.   Photo Credit Look at all the people in the Bible that God chose to use for his own glory. 1. Abraham - No heir but made his descendants into a mighty nation 2. Joseph - A slave to pharoah and then exalted to the second highest position in the land 3. Moses - born to slave parents but delivered the Israelites from bondage 4. Rahab - A harlot who became a descendant of Jesus 5. Gideon - the most insignificant person in his tribe who defeated the Midianites 5. Da

  Last night I attended a memorial service for a loved one.   The service was beautiful and many family and friends attended the service. My brother-in-law, who is a pastor, did a wonderful job officiating.   This thought came to my mind during the service. We are all acquainted with grief in one form or another. Life can at times be painful.   But for those who have place their trust in Jesus, we do not have to grieve as those who have no hope. For our loved ones who have placed their trust in Jesus have gone to a better place.   Last night they played this song by Mark Harris. I heard it before. It was right after my sister's death several years ago. It always makes me cry. In heaven, there are no more tears, sadness, grief or pain. For our loved ones who suffered here are finally free. Take a listen. Remember. For those who have gone before us, they are suffering no more. They now await for our arrival on the other side.