I want to discuss many things with you, oh my faithful blog readers. The very nature of the topics I want to discuss make them difficult to bring up.
How do you discuss Trust and continue trusting people when somebody you once called “friend” breaks the trust you had and throws your darkest secrets at you like daggers?
How do you discuss guilt when you try to ignore the source of the guilt? It’s easy to lie to yourself and pretend it’s easily ignored. It’s not easy to ignore.
One group of verses I looked at earlier today was the following. Specifically, it’s discussing people who were Christians, but fell away from the teachings of God and no longer live according to the commandments God set forth in his Word (the Bible).
2 John 1:9-11:
“Everyone who goes on ahead and does not abide in the teaching of Christ, does not have God. Whoever abides in the teaching has both the Father and the Son. If anyone comes to you and does not bring this teaching, do not receive him into your house or give him any greeting, for whoever greets him takes part in his wicked works.”
Another set of verses addresses the importance of Christians seeking fellowship (time spent together sharing life and truth) with each other. It’s something I’ve been ignoring the last few months for a variety of reasons, but aim to change.
Hebrews 10:24 – 25:
“And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near.”
GodTube.com. Yup, Christian video sharing. The front page currently features self-adulation, songs to God about “lost” friends, a cute girl saying a Bible verse, a tribute to Jerry Falwell, and… more self-adulation.
I’m not sure how bad I think this idea is. Oh wait, no, I found a perfect example.
The interview will be rescheduled. Apparently they had an internal conflict. Oh well.
On Thursday I had an incredibly productive day. I sorted through several months of paperwork, filled out and sent in a few forms, contacted my bank about a couple of things, and checked on the re-titling process of my car. I also managed to get my haircut, buy a new bookshelf and groceries, assemble the bookshelf, and rearrange my room. I’ll show you pictures at some point.
Dating can be tricky. I’ve had two dates w/ the current girl, but things can get complicated quickly. When the communication is sporadic it can be hard to know where things are going much less try to direct the course of events.
I read the Book of James this morning. It’s got some good content.
“What is your life? For you are a mist that appears for a little time and then vanishes.” – James 4:14
“But now that you have come to know God, or rather to be known by God, how can you turn back again to the weak and worthless elementary principles of the world, whose slaves you want to be once more?” – Galatians 4:9
I particularly appreciate the part where Paul writes “or rather to be known by God.” He knew me and he knows me.
“Now you, brothers, like Isaac, are children of promise.” – Galatians 4:28
“Brothers, if anyone is caught in any transgression, you who are spiritual should restore him in a spirit of gentleness. Keep watch on yourself, lest you too be tempted. Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.” – Galatians 6:1-2