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| Well, for the past month I have had a break from college. It has been really nice. But, I am really ready to get back to school. I can not wait for the new challenges and the conversations. Staying up till two o' clock is not as much fun when there aren't three other guys in the room watching a movie or playing Halo with you.
But, the subatical did give me time to think on things and to just contemplate life.
Chuck Mealy gave me a book for Christmas. It was on the subject of the twelve disciples and it had insights into their characters. Now, normally I don't pick up a book like this. I mean, I usually say, "Oh, the twelve disciples, I know all those guys." But, I figured if Chuck bought this for me then there must be a reason.
So, I start reading. What I learned was really what I needed to know. The disciples were just as messed up as me. I mean, we all know that they were ordinary people and they sinned just like us and yada, yada, yada...
But, this book really just drove it home. Like when James and John got their mother to ask Jesus if they could sit one on either side of his throne in the kingdom. What nerve! Not only did they want a place of utmost importance, but they used their mother to try and get it.
It really just put it in greater perspective for me.
I have also been reading a book called, "Evidence that demands a verdict" by Josh McDowell. This book is a very scholarly book talking about many different aspects of Christianity. The first section of the book, though, is talking about the historic validity of the scriptures with specific documentation.
After looking at the abundance of resources we have to back up our scriptures I was just amazed.
It kind of correlated with my reading of the Qu'ran. This is often referred to as the Koran, the holy book of the Muslim faith. As I was reading it, I realized that there were contradictions on matters of salvation IN THE FIRST TWO SURAHS(Chapters) ALONE. I don't understand how people can still believe in this book, it still amazes me that Satan can cloud someone's mind so completely... But, then again, I was one of those lost souls once.
Which brings me to the other thing God showed me over the break:
LOVE.
How many times do we speak of love while we have a closed fist? I know I'm guilty. I'm guilty of gossiping behind people's back. I'm guilty of wanting things my way. I am guitly of not loving enough.
But, remeber the old phrase "Love the sinner, hate the sin"? I have a proposition:
How about I hate my sin, and you hate your sin- and let's love each other.
I am tired of looking at my fellow brothers and sisters in Christ and thinking that I'm loving them when I am really thinking about some "horrible" thing they did a couple of minutes ago.
Now, there is a place for accountability, but as I recall the scripture talks about us confronting people while you are alone with them and it also says that if they repent that is the end of it. But how many times (I definitely do this too much) do we tell our friends about what they did. This is definitely gossip.
Ok, last topic of discussion, but one that I think might be the most important.
GOSSIP.
This is probably the most undetected sin in the believers life.
Most often it is during "prayer request time". Please pray for so-and-so they... How about this: Stick to your own problems. If you really want to lift that person up to the group for group you can say " I have a friend that needs prayer. WOAH. That was incredibly simple!
When you are in your group of friends (Again, I am a transgressor in this) and you start talking about how Mr. X annoys you all the time: GOSSIP!!!
All it does is make your friends opinion of that person go down. And how does that help us to love them? It doesn't.
Well, that is enough of that. All I'm trying to do is tell you guys how I mess up all the time and hope that someone is struggling with the same thing...
So, everyone enjoy their days  | | |
| Well, that didn't last very long. My heart is frowning. | | |
| So, I have a girlfriend now. Her name is Brittany Mays.
Here is a picture:
If you have any questions ask me because I'm not good at these write-up things. | | |
| I take it all back. More to come. | | |
| So.....
I went onto eharmony.com the other day. Mostly because I fear being alone for the rest of my life and I am desperate enough to try online dating someday if neccessary(which it looks like I may(Or may not... read on)).
I figured, "Hey, I know what will cheer me up, I'll go online and find a bunch of peole who I am compatible with and then I won't be so down because I will know that there is someone out there for me.
Well, after taking this big long personality profile quiz thing, I get this response:
Unable To Match You At This Time
eHarmony is based upon a complex matching system developed through extensive research with married couples. One of the requirements for successful matching is that participants fall within certain defined profiles. If we find that we will not be able to match a user using these profiles, we feel it is only fair to inform them early in the process.
We are so convinced of the importance of creating compatible matches to help people establish happy, lasting relationships that we sometimes choose not to provide service rather than risk an uncertain match.
Unfortunately, we are not able to make our profiles work for you. Our matching model could not accurately predict with whom you would be best matched. This occurs for about 20% of potential users, so 1 in 5 people simply will not benefit from our service. We hope that you understand, and we regret our inability to provide service for you at this time.
Needless to say, I'm having a crappy day. | | |
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