How, who, when, where, why

Sometimes I wonder if the future life events that seem so huge to our brains, aren't always so -earth shattering - they just... happen.

When I was young, I had a picture in my head of what I would feel like, or be like at my age now. Now that I'm here it doesn't quite feel like that picture. But, it's okay, I'm moving, I'm going on and it's impossible to see my life and the world through any other eyes than the ones I have right now. In example, when I was fourteen I was mature for my age and thought I was handling things great! I did fine growning up, but with gained experience, I now can look back and say "Oh wow, I know a few more things!". It's good to be growing. I would never want to stop.

Is there a place, where you don't have to be ashamed?

Is there a place in this world.

Am I far away, from that place. Is it there waiting, or do I have to make it reality for me?

Is there a place, were not all are perfect, I'm not asking for a fairy tale, not in this life.

Is there a place where I am known

Can you promise me that everyone is not the same. That they all aren't wrapped up in themselves slandering as they go along???

I agree

I have been seeing how much we have a "Greek" way of thought pervasive in our institutions for "higher learning"... think about this...
"The wisdom of the Greeks, when compared to that of the Jews, is absolutely bestial; for apart from God there can be no wisdom, not any understanding and insight." - Martin Luther

What are you wearing today?

I've been thinking about Tim Tebow lately after the "uproar" that was caused by his Focus On The Family ad that aired during the superbowl. That man is certainly no stranger to controversy. But, at least it is all for a purpose. What do we expect? Jesus told us we would be pursecuted for His name. His words and His name are not welcome in our society. But, they haven't quite shut us down yet, God's word still speaks! It will endure forever!!

Anyway, saying this, I was searching for something on the ever-popular google. As you may know, when you start typing something into google what pops up underneath in a drop-down box are the most popular searches. I typed in: What scripture
and here are the top 10 MOST SEARCHED topics:

What scripture says about homosexuality
What scripture is the Lord's prayer
What scripture says about marriage
What scripture to memorize
What scripture says about forgiveness
What scripture is Jesus wept
What scripture is the ten commandments in
What scripture is on Tebow's face
What scripture is the Christmas story
What scripture is Tebow wearing today

Okay, so, homosexuality, The Ten commandments, Jesus, Christmas... interesting, but pretty much expected, not really shocking. As much as it's interesting that those are the things people are looking into the Bible for, what struck me was that the only "non-biblical" thing, if you will, that is mentioned (twice!) is TIM TEBOW! What a witness, what a way of getting the "scripture" out there... Where it needs to be... But it's got to be in us, before we can put it out there. We can't wear a scripture on our faces, if our life doesn't back it up!

Can people ask that about me? Can people ask that about you?
I'm not saying, "raise your hand out there in cyberspace if you've got John 3:16 tattooed on your forehead!", but seriously, do we put enough stock in the Word of our God? Do we put it into our hearts? Do we really act like it is the "lamp to our feet"?
hmm, I hope this is some food-for-thought for you... it is for me.

I want to be that kind of person, people will ask "what scripture is on Anna's face today?", they'll wonder "what words of God does Anna have on display?". I'm called to look like Jesus. So are you.
I like how it says it in the New Living version: Matt 24:35 "Heaven and earth will disappear, but my words will never disappear."



Oh, (as a little extra ;)) it might be silly or maddening that the NCAA just now made a rule banning players writing in their eye black, but I just love how Paul said this:
2 Timothy 2:9 "Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead, descended from David. This is my gospel, for which I am suffering even to the point of being chained like a criminal. But God's word is not chained." Yes, God's word is NOT chained.

True

For every time I say "I don't know......"
He say's "...I KNOW..." Jer 29:11

It's the beginning of February.