Friday, May 22, 2009

The Year of the Bible

Rep. Paul Broun's choice of words, "The Year of the Bible" may have sparked criticism and perhaps were not the best choice, but his motivation should be applauded. Any religion, belief or non belief cannot deny the fundamental good that is recorded in the pages of scripture. Whether we are Christians, Muslims or even atheists, learning from history is beneficial for all. If the founders of our Constitution had acted with repulsion to including recognition of the Bible as a cornerstone for our nation we would be sadly a different people today. Yes in this time our Congress has many important issues to tackle. The time they spend on these issues should warrant priority. But if we as a nation continue to put God, the Bible or moral beliefs on the back burner they will soon be unrecognizable. We deserve more than that. God deserves more than that.

Thursday, May 21, 2009

Strength in Recovery


"Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be men of courage; be strong."

The Apostle Paul's words of encouragement [1Cr 16:13] to his young Christian audience can easily apply to the recovery of an addict. You must guard against temptations, for they will come. It will require your strength and courage to face them head on, standing firm in your faith you can beat the Beast down each time the addiction tries to regain control of your life. Your victory is in Christ. Have faith.


Monday, May 18, 2009

Recovering By Faith

Mark's gospel retells the story of four men who brought another friend, a friend paralyzed, to Jesus in hopes of a healing. These four friends did not just carry their sick friend, they fought large crowds in their effort. Many had heard of the miracles Jesus had already performed and they crowded others out of the way. Their battle through the crowds, carrying this man on a bed, was lost. Too many were seeking to see this man, Jesus. Determined to help their friend, together they raised him to the roof of the building that Jesus was in. Then after removing part of the roof they carefully lowered him down. It was these four men whose faith that Christ Jesus recognized, "When Jesus heard it, he marveled and said to those who followed, 'Assuredly, I say to you, I have not found such great faith, not even in Israel!"
If you have a friend or loved one who is battling addiction then act as these four men and carry your friend to Christ. Have faith that Christ can heal the addiction, even of those who can not walk to Him by their self. Be their friend. Have faith.

Saturday, May 9, 2009

My sister Sue

Today we would celebrate Sue's 49th birthday. But she went home to be with the Lord in 2007. Sue fought the battle of addiction for most of her life. In the last few years of her life with us she fought her battle with Christ at her side. As we remember her this Mother's Day weekend it would be easy to be sad, believing that addiction had won the battle. But the truth is that she was victorious in her walk with Christ. By her side He helped her to win small battles along the way. By her side He led her to Heaven. By His side she will spend eternity. We miss you Susie.

Friday, May 8, 2009

A day away from the past.

Each day that an addict stays clean or sober is another day that separates them from the past life of addiction. Each day that an addict who has recovered through the grace and mercy of God is a day to celebrate. Your faith is what allows you to stay clean, to stay sober. I thank God each day for you. If you have not overcome the addiction in your life then now is the time. Ask Jesus for his help. He is waiting for you. Just know that He will, He can help you. Just ask.

National Day of Prayer

It is sad to know that on this National Day of Prayer, our president has chosen not to recognize it from a position of leadership. It was but a handful of leaders, that through faith lead the Israelite nation out of captivity and into he promised land. We continue to be inspired today by these leader's faith and recorded prayers. Today our nation is held captive by our own reluctance to

to have faith in our Maker.

Our leaders must lead, must encourage, must have faith and must pray. I will include President Obama in my prayers today, on this National Day of Prayer, I pray that his visions will include a nation united by faith, a nation encouraged by itself instead of discouraged by rewritten history, a vision of a land filled with milk and honey. Amen

have faith in our Maker.

Random Thoughts

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