Just Me: The Inside Look

"While only one day of the year is dedicated solely to honoring our veterans, Americans must never forget the sacrifices that many of our fellow countrymen have made to defend our country and protect our freedoms." Randy Neugebauer It's funny, sitting in church this morning as they were honoring the men and women who served my mind started to wander...  Oh admit it, you've been there! As tears filled my eyes, I started to think about how these men volunteered to fight for our freedom.  Appreciation started filling my heart, sure I have always appreciated them, but they died for us!   However, at the same time not only did He take beatings for us, but Jesus was nailed to a cross for our sins. God loved us so much that He sent His only Son to die for us.   "For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life." John 3:16 We forget how precio

This week I was going to come on here and tell you what I thought and what my opinions were on what others perceived as strengths and weaknesses.  Then I had a thought...I know, I know thinking can be a dangerous thing, but the light bulb went off nonetheless!  I thought of using my Facebook page as platform for a small survey by presenting 2 questions. So, I thought we would start there...What I thought people would say and what they actually said kinda surprised me, take a look: Question 1: What is the first word that comes to your head/thoughts when you hear the word strength? Answers: Heart Muscle Joy Power Character Fearless Courage Compassion Jesus Dad Family Survival Mom Stat ( I guess it's a game...lol) Alpha Question 2: What is the first word that comes to mind when you hear the word weakness? Answers: Humble Human Flesh Failure Weak Doubts Anger Lying Fear Sin Before I continue, I would li

"A tree is known by its fruit; a man by his deeds. A good deed is never lost; he who sows courtesy reaps friendship, and he who plants kindness gathers love." Saint Basil As you open your eyes and take a look around the world we live in today, what do you see?  I see a world of hurt, shame, selfishness, hate and hopelessness.  A world of sadness.  People treat you a certain way because they feel they can.  Everybody is in a rush. Nobody takes out the time anymore to look at their surroundings.  Instead, they yell at you, cuss you out, they cut you off, push you aside and use words to tear you down.  It seems like impatience has become the normal in life.   Everybody has their moments, including followers of Christ.  However, we are called to be patient, to show love and to be kind, even if we are the ones wronged: 22) Now flee from youthful lusts and pursue righteousness, faith, love and peace, with those who call on the Lord from a pure heart.  23) But refu