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A Priceless Moment
Sunday, October 12, 2003 at 7:11 am
This is fall break and I spent a lazy day at home watching TV - and it felt good. Tonight, I watched a couple movies with my family and then I made a late-night Walmart run by myself. I couldn't have picked a better time. On the way, I had one of those teary-eyed Christian radio moments. What is that, you ask? Christian radio stations are there to do the work of God and they do in ways the broadcasters never realize. Sometimes, you hear just what you needed to hear from God on the radio and the sudden realization causes instant tears streaming down the cheek along with overwhelming joy. I had one of those moments. Between two songs and a couple things in-between, I was reminded just how much God loved me and how it was not Him who tries to make me feel too guilty to come to Him.
A few minutes later, I saw the full moon hidden under clouds and thought about why I hadn't seen God working in my life lately. Tonight, the full moon was slightly blocked from view by clouds. If I could rise above the things that cloud my vision, I would see Him clearly. However, a lot of the time, I can't see the moon even on a clear night. Or at least I can only see a part of it. The same goes for God - the world gets in the way and blocks the light of God from reaching me. The truth is, I need to get over this world too. Instead of keeping my eyes on God, I keep my eyes on the world. That's just a lot to think about, but it was quite a good experience. In other news, I bought a bag of Kitchen Cooked Potato Chips to take back to Greenville COllege with me.
Still Doubting
Monday, October 06, 2003 at 5:27 am
Last time I posted it was because of how awesome God was for providing money for me when I needed it. I can't believe I am feeling again the worry of not having any money. Sometime soon my cell phone bill will be coming up again. Why do I worry? If I need it, God will provide. I don't need an excess of money. Sit and watch, now. When I get money just in time again, it will be posted right here - and you and I will both see: the Lord does provide.
Forgot I had a blog!
Monday, September 29, 2003 at 3:24 am
So I create this whole blog thing and I thought I was gonna put stuff in here. Anyway, today was a really cool day....I made money. Yesterday I got an e-mail inviting me to a surprise birthday party - pizza @ Mario's and then bowling afterward. I was very rich in money when I got the invite.... I had $1 in cash and a whopping $0.60 in my checking account. I'm like - "Ok, God...I was just talking about this on wednesday at the bible study about how I don't trust you to give me money when I need it." At the same time, as soon as I get done reading the e-mail, I check my voicemail and somebody all the way in Tremont, IL wanted to have me help her with her computer. Yay!! But at the same time I was defeated. Instant proof that I was wrong. What's the lesson I learned? Matthew 6:25-27:
"Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more important than food, and the body more important than clothes? Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life?"
What a strange world...
Wednesday, August 27, 2003 at 8:31 pm
Isn't that a strange photo? I saw these at the IGA store and I was wondering..."what were these guys thinking when they made these crackers?" As far as I can tell these crackers haven't done anything illegal. On the other side of life, I had an interview at the Greenville Public Library for a possible job/internship as a computer tech guy. Well, that's not the official title, but basically building them a new web pages and managing all of their computers (keeping them up-to-date against viruses, etc.). While I don't know if I have the job, it looks to be fun. School still hasn't started and I can't wait for everyone to get here. How many times have I said that lately? I don't know. It's another good day.
10 Commandments in Alabama
Tuesday, August 26, 2003 at 3:41 am
I listened to a VERY intellectually powered discussion on the radio today about the whole issue of the 10 Commandments monument in Alabama that's causing all the controversy. I learned a lot of things. A LOT!! From what I understand now, the federal court decision is itself unlawful. The reason? The federal government does not hold jurisdiction over that area, and the power actually belongs to the state itself. This is because any power not explicitly stated in the constitution as being ruled by the federal government is in the hands of the individual state's government. BEYOND that, of course, is the stupid separation of church and state issue, which is NOT a law and does not even concern the establishment of religion. It is about the church and the government not wielding power over one another. The First Ammendment explicitly states "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion," and of course this means FOR or AGAINST!!! THE VERY WORST point of the whole thing that really struck me the most is that the supreme court building depicts the 10 commandments and Moses on the east wall. In addition, there is a sculpture in the south courtroom of Moses and the 10 commandments. ALSO, on the oak doors leading into the courtrooms has yet another depiction of the 10 commandments. Can we call this hypocrisy if nothing else? Isn't this case just ridiculous? While we're at it, the Liberty bell has bible verses on it. Why don't we just erase the entire record of the foundation of our nation? Of course, once we abolish Christianity, we can abolish Christian morals... Once that's accomplished the ACLU and anybody with an agenda has nothing holding them back. Why? Secular morals have no basis, and therefore can be changed to man's whim. If this ends up their success, the next step is gay marriages and worse. For those who have chosen that lifestyle, they think this can be great - but that's because they have not witnessed what Christ can truly do for their lives and are holding to an inferior standard. Once Christianity is forced to the darkness out of the public eye, there is less of a chance for a person to meet with God's saving grace. This could be, yet again, another step in that same direction. You can learn a lot on the radio when you listen to Focus on the Family with Dr. Dobson. They had a great interview with Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore himself - and I found out a lot of details that the average person doesn't hear. The media wants this to be government vs. religion, which it is to some extent, but it is really the federal government violating its own laws to push an agenda. You can read about and/or listen to this broadcast by going to the page on their web site anytime within probably the next month. It's worth hearing. At first I was skeptical that this judge was fighting for what he wanted rather than fighting for what's right - now I'm sure he's right.
