How Was My Day?

It was not a good day.

Discussions

Lately I have been reading blogs and have been reading the discussions along with certain posts. Recently some posts have garnered the attention of readers who have added their own comments. Sometimes I comment, but often I simply read the different opinions expressed there. Here are some of the discussions I found interesting:

At the Starloft Jennifer posted a conversation she had online with a friend. It sparked much more conversation among readers about dating and relationships, what is yoking, and some other stuff thrown in. Sometimes the conversation got a bit rough, but it has a happy ending.

At last count there were 51 comments to Jake Rinard's post on Harry Potter, "Boy Wizard Changing Teens into Witches?"

Megan at Silentmessenger has an interesting post that had me thinking what biblical character would make a good husband? I figure guys could share who might make a great wife too!

Michael is wondering What Are Churches Teaching? He has two posts Part 1 and Part 2.

Well? What would you do if you were suddenly flashed on your way to work? I think I'd do exactly what Gann's did! Look for the Wednesday, June 18th post titled "Ewwwww". Ganns is a funny man and an awesome Christian. Read some of his blog...he can touch the heart with how much he is in love with his wife and his yet unborn child. I love reading about how excited he is about that kid! (*pop ups galore here, but soon to be gone.*)

So? What's your take on Christians drinking alcohol or getting tatooed? Here's Megan's post on that very subject and she admits a change of heart possibly.

Look for her Thursday, June 19 post.

Brandon at Mosiac Life has a brief post on the recent declaration that the James Ossuary find was a fake. What are Christians thinking about that? Look for the Wednesday, June 18 post and go comment!

I just can't get into Friday Five's and most memes. But, then one day along came Owen with a wonderful idea. The Daily Biscuit over at Gooddogbaddog. There are some great thought provoking questions there for you to answer either on your own blog or in the comment section there. Feed the dog!

Well, that's all for now. That was just a short summary of what has caught my attention recently. There's more, but I've got to start getting ready for work. What a drag!

I Need More Ram!

Wow! I didn't realize it but I am cramming my brain full of a lot of information these days. Not only are Katie and I reading the bible through in a year...again...this time chronologically, (Which is very interesting and I highly recommend it. Some things just make more sense in my mind when I read about events in the order in which they occurred.) our church is studying about God's Will. Each week one of the PLT (Pastoral Leadership Team) members gives a message about finding God's Will. The church as a whole is invited to read a book by Bruce K. Waltke titled "Finding the Will of God: A Pagan Notion?" and our SaLT groups are being used to discuss the book and Sunday messages. It's a pretty neat set up and it's really cool to have the entire church studying one thing.



I am also in a summer bible study "Falling in Love With Jesus" that was put together by Dee Brestin and Kathy Troccoli. I'm not sure about this study, but I'm forging ahead hoping that God might reveal more to me about Himself through the study. Some of it is corny to me...it could just be my personality. A lot of it talks about (at least so far) how as women we long to be romanced by Prince Charming. There is no Prince Charming and the book goes on to say that Jesus can fulfill our romantic needs in ways we never dreamed. It talks about how he gently comforts us during tough times, enough so that we can find peace in the midst of strife. How he cuddles us with His creation. All that kind of stuff. At this point I am only 2 weeks into the study and not getting a huge amount out of it. I've heard some neat things from the other women though. I just love listening to people brag on God and what He has done and is doing in their lives.



The educational system at our church is referred to as Northbrook U. David Gushee is "dean" and also a top scholar in the field of Christian ethics. He is a Christian ethics professor at Union University. On Sunday mornings we have "class" before church. This "semester" I am taking the course on Bioethics. Dr. Gushee is leading us through "Bio Ethics: A Primer for Christians" by Gilbert Meilaender and has some really interesting insight on the topics of abortion, cloning, euthanasia, etc. and what a biblical view should be and why. Unfortunately with my work schedule I missed 2 of the 3 classes and will miss again on this Sunday. (When I'm elected President I plan to reinstate the Lord's Sabbath!) I feel so blessed by God that He put me in a church filled with so many gifted and talented people and that He has given me such a thirst to learn more and more. I'm just thankful that there are no tests and that buying the books is the only cost involved. I am being educated by some of the nations finest pastors/professors/scholars and I'm taking classes for free! Wooooohooooooo!!!!



Now, this is a LOT of stuff. It is difficult to find time to read up on everything and get it all done, but so far I've done well. I really could use another memory card though. It's all so hard to retain!

Cool, a Title Field

I like it! I like it! uh huh, uh huh, uh huh!

God's Will

Is God's Will being accomplished? Has it always been accomplished? Will it be accomplished if I don't follow God's will? Will it be accomplished if I do my best to always stay in His Will?



I think God's Will is always accomplished. I think He is always working everything together for His good purpose. Those who don't necessarily follow God's will may create detours, but in the end, God's Will is accomplished, it's just that those that don't follow it will not get to enjoy the blessings He showers upon the obedient.



If God is always working and His Will is always done, wouldn't it be better if I just joined in? Why waste time trying to figure out His Will? I mean, He knows what it is...it must be perfect! What He is doing is always best. If I take time to try to figure out what His Will is for me, I am probably missing out on valuable time I could be spending with Him doing His Will!



Jesus said in John 5:19 "I tell you the truth, the Son can do nothing by himself; he can do only what he sees his Father doing, because whatever the Father does the Son also does. "



Jesus, I know "grew in wisdom". I don't know if He always knew (from childhood) that He was going to the cross...that is probably one of those things people could debate about. I don't believe He always knew exactly what was in store for his life at every moment...he was human, and we don't know that kind of stuff. One thing He did learn, though, was to walk close with God. He was wise, wise enough to know that God was always working, and that God is perfect. When He saw God at work, He joined right in. He was sensitive to God and what God was doing. I don't remember Jesus praying for God to "reveal Your purpose for my life", instead He acknowledged God's Will for His life. Perfect obediance. Never questioning.



Maybe I just need to pay more attention to God and less attention to me. Wax on, wax off. Just do it.

Rain and Cheri

Katie's dog, a Boston Terrior named Cheri (French pronunciation), HATES the rain. I let her out this morning, as good owners should do every morning, and it started to rain. I was in the other room and heard her scratch at the door. I went to the door to open it and let her in, but she wasn't there. She was under the yard swing. So, she had braved the rain to scratch at the door, and then went back out into the yard to seek shelter under the yard swing. Oh brother. Like she will melt!

Rice Krispies

I'm eating Rice Krispies. They are yummy. I like them without milk. You still get the Snap! Crackle! Pop! only in your mouth. It's like non-carbonated pop rocks, so your stomach won't explode! LOL Another advantage is that you avoid the soggies when you get to the last few krispies.