Wisdom Pearl
Sometimes the truth is harder to accept than a lie (Francesca Battistelli)
-sj
Sunday, June 12, 2016
Just The Facts...
Rainbows belong with water
Water is owned by the clouds
Clouds reside in the Heavens
The Heavens are Majestic, Unmeasurable
With No beginning or end
But they are tangible, solid, factual,
touchable...
Just like the God Who created them
-sj
Two-Sided
There is no denying
that if I cut you, you will bleed
If you hurt, you will cry
That you smile when you are loved
That you feel, breathe, see and taste
Therefore you are
So am I
-sj
that if I cut you, you will bleed
If you hurt, you will cry
That you smile when you are loved
That you feel, breathe, see and taste
Therefore you are
So am I
-sj
We Have Still have So Much To Learn....
We need to learn to disagree...
I am a Christian and I have core beliefs that will not change no matter the challenge or argument. Just because I oppose someone's or some groups life style (s) doesn't mean that I HATE them.
As I have said before my job is to present the Life Saving Gospel of Jesus Christ. Nothing more nothing less. I respect that others have rights, opinions and the power to make choices just like I do.
I do not believe that anyone, including our government, has a right to punish those who are asking for religious exemption from certain acts that contradict their beliefs.
I most certainly don't believe that one group should be targeted for random or planned acts of violence because of their views or lifestyles. Every American citizen has the right to pursue their life as they see fit and weather the consequences of their actions either good or bad.
This weekend was marked by communion for me and many more who believe as I do; but for others it was marked by sadness, loss and unfathomable horror as the lives of their loved ones were taken so abruptly from them. We in the Christian community (no matter the denomination) must pray for the families of those left behind. Pray for a revival in our Nation and for the souls of the living who have either rejected Christ or just not committed to Him yet or worse living as a double standard.
We need to pray for those whose lifestyles are in direct contradiction to the Word of God. We need to model respect and courtesy to our neighbors, co-workers, affiliates and acquaintances. Returning to the practice of being our 'brother's keeper'.
As I said earlier we need to learn how to disagree and still live together with civility.
-sj
I am a Christian and I have core beliefs that will not change no matter the challenge or argument. Just because I oppose someone's or some groups life style (s) doesn't mean that I HATE them.
As I have said before my job is to present the Life Saving Gospel of Jesus Christ. Nothing more nothing less. I respect that others have rights, opinions and the power to make choices just like I do.
I do not believe that anyone, including our government, has a right to punish those who are asking for religious exemption from certain acts that contradict their beliefs.
I most certainly don't believe that one group should be targeted for random or planned acts of violence because of their views or lifestyles. Every American citizen has the right to pursue their life as they see fit and weather the consequences of their actions either good or bad.
This weekend was marked by communion for me and many more who believe as I do; but for others it was marked by sadness, loss and unfathomable horror as the lives of their loved ones were taken so abruptly from them. We in the Christian community (no matter the denomination) must pray for the families of those left behind. Pray for a revival in our Nation and for the souls of the living who have either rejected Christ or just not committed to Him yet or worse living as a double standard.
We need to pray for those whose lifestyles are in direct contradiction to the Word of God. We need to model respect and courtesy to our neighbors, co-workers, affiliates and acquaintances. Returning to the practice of being our 'brother's keeper'.
As I said earlier we need to learn how to disagree and still live together with civility.
-sj
SMH
SMH
In light of the recent headlines, I felt a strong need to add my voice..so here it is:
On Friday June 10, 2016 the world was a little bit dimmer because of the senseless murder of Christina Grimmer, a beautiful up and coming pop singer; before the weekend is over 53 more souls will be victims of planned acts of violence.
No one, not even those I stand in disagreement with, should have to deal with acts of terrorism, violence, intolerance or hate. My family and I are in prayer for the families and survivors of these two separate deadly attacks.
What I hope doesn't happen is that any one group walks away thinking IT is the only target. We are American, Christians, Blacks, Whites, Gays and Straights and we are all targets. If we look at the mass shootings that have taken place thru out our (U.S.) history we will find some common denominators:
1. Gun possession is not regulated, policed or monitored consistently from state to state
2. Mental illness
3. Religious fanaticism
4. Hate
5. EVIL
We can't fight evil with slogans, banners, ribbons or shows of solidarity. It has to be fought on our knees. It has to be addressed through purposeful actions such as nationwide gun control measures. Most importantly America must return to her first love Jesus Christ.
As we welcome people of different ethnicities, religious practices and lifestyles we as a nation must not continue to pull away from our core. One Nation Under God...
Am I saying that if the folks in the night club had GOD then this tragedy would have been avoided? No..not at all. We live in a fallen world and sometimes bad things happen to good or not so good people. The Word of God says that it rains of the just and the unjust. Evil is not discriminatory and it doesn't really have a face nor does it play fair. It's time we call it for what it is...
My deepest sympathies to all whose worlds have been permanently colored by the loss of life and darkness that walks among us seeking to steal, kill and destroy. It is my hope that those who are still privileged to live that they will turn to Christ and partake of His offer of eternal salvation.
Our world is passing away and only what we do for Christ will last.
-sj
In light of the recent headlines, I felt a strong need to add my voice..so here it is:
On Friday June 10, 2016 the world was a little bit dimmer because of the senseless murder of Christina Grimmer, a beautiful up and coming pop singer; before the weekend is over 53 more souls will be victims of planned acts of violence.
No one, not even those I stand in disagreement with, should have to deal with acts of terrorism, violence, intolerance or hate. My family and I are in prayer for the families and survivors of these two separate deadly attacks.
What I hope doesn't happen is that any one group walks away thinking IT is the only target. We are American, Christians, Blacks, Whites, Gays and Straights and we are all targets. If we look at the mass shootings that have taken place thru out our (U.S.) history we will find some common denominators:
1. Gun possession is not regulated, policed or monitored consistently from state to state
2. Mental illness
3. Religious fanaticism
4. Hate
5. EVIL
We can't fight evil with slogans, banners, ribbons or shows of solidarity. It has to be fought on our knees. It has to be addressed through purposeful actions such as nationwide gun control measures. Most importantly America must return to her first love Jesus Christ.
As we welcome people of different ethnicities, religious practices and lifestyles we as a nation must not continue to pull away from our core. One Nation Under God...
Am I saying that if the folks in the night club had GOD then this tragedy would have been avoided? No..not at all. We live in a fallen world and sometimes bad things happen to good or not so good people. The Word of God says that it rains of the just and the unjust. Evil is not discriminatory and it doesn't really have a face nor does it play fair. It's time we call it for what it is...
My deepest sympathies to all whose worlds have been permanently colored by the loss of life and darkness that walks among us seeking to steal, kill and destroy. It is my hope that those who are still privileged to live that they will turn to Christ and partake of His offer of eternal salvation.
Our world is passing away and only what we do for Christ will last.
-sj
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