Scripture verse for the day

1 John 1:9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.
Just thinking outloud!
What if we are sinning and we personally don't think we are because of how we interpret scripture? How can things be acceptable for some but not for another? (I know we can split hairs on some issues but let's think about the ones that are black and white for the time being) What about when pride and ego get in the way and we "know" we are not wrong? How about when years later we come to understand that we were wrong or misinformed? (I know there is a scripture about God allowing you to learn things over time so that you are not overwhelmed-My unabridged version)
Okay done thinking out loud for the moment! Wishing everyone a great weekend, happy fourth of July if I don't blog in the next couple days. Woo hoo we are off to Cedar Point!

To google or not to google

Have you ever googled your name? What about someone you know personally?

Nacho Libre

The four of us went and see Jack Black's newest movie "Nacho Libre". All enjoyed it, but two of us thought Napolean Dynamite was better and 2 thought Nacho Libre was. I will admit that Vincent's laughing made me laugh more than I probably normally would have. But it was a great movie once again with no cursing! Thank you Nacho!

Jermey Riddle- Sweetly Broken

To the cross I look, to the cross I cling
Of its suffering I do drink
Of its work I do sing
For on it my Savior both bruised and crushed
Showed that God is love
And God is just

Chorus:
At the cross You beckon me
You draw me gently to my knees, and I am
Lost for words, so lost in love,
I’m sweetly broken, wholly surrendered
What a priceless gift, undeserved life
Have I been given
Through Christ crucified
You’ve called me out of death
You’ve called me into life
And I was under Your wrath
Now through the cross
I’m reconciled

Chorus:
In awe of the cross
I must confess
How wondrous
Your redeeming love and
How great is Your faithfulness

scripture of the day

Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.

off to football camp they go!

The boys have gone to football camp at UofM for the week! Have fun boys!

keeping unity

On a previous post that I did a couple of days ago, I talked about helping out another Christian if they were sinning by talking to them about it. Adding to that thought, I was thinking that if someone came to me or perhaps I went to someone else and suggested that a part of their life that they were living was sinful, I just might not be their friend anymore or them mine (I am human therefore not perfect :). They may distant themselves from me and may have nothing to do with me again. However, the bible talks about making "every effort to keep the unity of one body and one Spirit" (Ephesians 4:3). The whole chapter is awesome about unity in the body of Christ. Are we all making every effort to keep unity in the body of Christ? Even if we step on ones toes or rock the boat with our interpretation of scripture. This is something marriages, families, co-workers do so that they can cohesively get along to achieve whatever it may be. So why can't most Christians? I will strive to do better myself.
I love this cartoon that helps the unity theme along:
http://www.theophilus.org/onetrue/widow.html

check out this church

Something I myself need to work on.

If we know that a Christian is continually living a life a sin, then why don't we talk to them about it? Is it because we are not a good friend of theirs? We think it is the leaderships responsibility? It is a very uncomfortable subject and we don't like confrontation? Perhaps who am I to judge comes into play. You know we all mess up and we are all sinners. I am talking about claiming that you are a christian and then continually living a sinful life. For example, you are saved and you are living with someone of the opposite sex and you are living a lifestyle as a married couple. Premarital sex is a no-no! So would you talk to this christian or not? I know sometimes people will say, I need to develop a relationship with them first before I say anything. Well what if judgement day comes before that relationship is done being formed? I know the key is that it has to be done in love, in truth, and in spirit. Biblically is the way!

Video Games

We live in a totally different time than when I grew up. Everything now a days is electronic and moral standards have been lowered in our society. We have game systems in the house and the kids do play video games on those and the computer. I know that Left behind has come out with a "christian" video game that when you kill a person your score decreases and when you save a soul your score increases. The game is similar to Star wars battlefront, I believe, the difference is that these are really people that could be in your neighborhood, compared to Darth Vader who does not really exist. (sorry Star Wars fans) I do not allow games with scantily clad girls, jocks who do steroids, no stealing, and the ones where the people shoot other people. I do allow the games such as Star Wars because the characters are not real and the kids know they are not real compared to a gangster stealing a car. Sounds like a contradiction, huh?

Okay now where should we draw the line. Is it okay for Christians to get into the video industry that makes tons of money with a video game of killing people? They say it is okay because it has a message attached to it. A christian message, but the people in it are killing each other. Should christians play this game? Some would say it is better this than Grand theft auto.

What would be the difference of that game and the game I allow Kota to play of medieval knights that relive historic crusades of Christendom? I don't know! Those are realistic people but I think since it is not in a modern world setting Kota perhaps thinks it is unrealistic. Sometimes decisions are hard and what I may think is suitable for my kids, others may not think are suitable and vice versa.

I don't know how many Left Behind video games were sold and I have never been asked by my kids to purchase or rent it? So, I guess I don't have to deal with the issue if it is okay for me to allow it. For now anyways.

A little white lie!

Happy Birthday Baby!

I will admit I am bragging a bit (blush)

Last night the boys played their first softball game of the season and they won both games. Congrats to you all! I just have to say though that my guys are the best! Nicholas started at third base and he hit one official home run and one home run on an error. I as his mom will count that as two :) Now Vincent works nights so he does not usually play until July when he is on shut-down. Yesterday afternoon he called me and says, "get my stuff ready and meet me at the field." He had the opportunity to come home after working a couple of hours and he took it so he could play.

Well, his first at bats was a home run with two RBI's. He had a total of three home runs last night. Not bad for someone who had not been able to practice and swing a bat all spring!

Good job boys. I highly recommend that you come on out and cheer our guys on. They play Thursdays at 6 p.m. usually (but not always) at the Ridgeway Nazarene field and it is a double header. Ask me if you got any questions.

**reminder** for those of you who are fasting, we break it together (voluntary) tomorrow at noon and we are meeting at 11 am for prayer and worship at the Haddox resident**
**second reminder*** potluck this Sunday!

summer shows i will Tivo

The Closer
The 44oo
The Dead Zone
and I think I might watch the new show Treasure Hunters ( we will see)

With cable I admit there are more shows to watch with the "regular" shows all having their seasonal finales. But with summer I will have to just record these shows and watch when time permits. At least I have an option:)

a blonde moment

hint* check out the license plate