But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God
chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong. He chose the lowly
things of this world and the despised things—and the things that are not —to
nullify the things that are, so that no one may boast before him. It is because
of him that you are in Christ Jesus, who has become for us wisdom from God—that is, our righteousness, holiness and redemption. Therefore, as it is written:
“Let him who boasts boast in the Lord.”
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
The Foolish Things
Very interesting passage. 1 Corinthians 1:27-31
Saturday, January 15, 2011
Gifts of the Spirit
Was reading in 1 Corinthians and found this. I thought I would share what I found.
1 Corinthians 12:4-11
The chapter goes on to talk about how we are all part of the body of Christ, which has many members with different purposes. I just found this really interesting.
1 Corinthians 12:4-11
Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit;
and there are
varieties of service, but the same Lord;
and there are varieties of
activities, but it is the same God who empowers them all in everyone.
To
each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good.8 For to one
is given through the Spirit the utterance of wisdom, and to another the
utterance of knowledge according to the same Spirit,
to another faith by the
same Spirit, to another gifts of healing by the one Spirit,
to another the
working of miracles, to another prophecy, to another the ability to distinguish
between spirits, to another various kinds of tongues, to another the
interpretation of tongues.
All these are empowered by one and the same
Spirit, who apportions to each one individually as he wills.
The chapter goes on to talk about how we are all part of the body of Christ, which has many members with different purposes. I just found this really interesting.
Saturday, January 08, 2011
a GOD moment
So I really need to just share something with you guys. I know it's personal, but--wow--I really want to share it. Plus, I want to keep record of it so if I forget, I can look back on it.
Tonight is one of those times when God has spoken to me. I am usually hesitant to say that God spoke to me because I want to make sure it was God and not just me. So many people go around saying "God told me this" and "God told me that."
But this time, I'm not going to be hesitant--God spoke to me tonight. Yeah, there was a voice, but it wasn't God's. I know you must be completely confused now. Let me explain.
Today, I was introduced to a used bookstore (that I will, no doubt, be returning to soon). I decided to buy two CD's. One of them was Brandon Heath's Don't Get Comfortable. It's an older CD, but whatever.
So I put Don't Get Comfortable in my CD player, put my headphones in and started getting ready for bed tonight. I put the player on random and then kept pushing next until I got to a song I knew (didn't want to learn new songs tonight). It went to song #3 (actually called Don't Get Comfortable, one I wasn't familiar with) and then I pushed next and then a little bit later, it went back to #3. So I went to push next again but then I thought, well, maybe I should listen to this. And so I listened.
Another thing you should know, is that I have been having really intense battles recently, mentally, spiritually, etc. I have been battling doubts and so many conflicting thoughts about life and God and love and how it all goes together and applies to me. But I have also been getting great encouragement through fellow believers and books I have been reading. One book in particular is Dug Down Deep by Joshua Harris (go out, buy this book, and read it).
Anyways, so here are the lyrics to the song that God used to speak to me tonight.
BRANDON HEATH LYRICS – DON’T GET COMFORTABLE
This song addressed several of the issues I've been having. It was miraculous how much it covered, really.
GOD IS SO GOOD
And, you know, just the fact that I've been battling so much and wanting to pursue God so much, it just...I just feel like this isn't just an accident. I'm going to make it through this and I'm going to be a stronger believer than I ever have been. I am going to do great things for God. (I don't say this to brag on myself, but to praise the God who is doing these things in me.) God is amazing and He can accomplish anything--even in me.
I'm going to print the lyrics out onto one or more of the binders I'll be using this semester so I don't forget this moment.
Yeah, God spoke to me tonight. This song was "the sign" that I've been hoping for--I just didn't think it would come in this form. The recent intensifying of my longing to want God and do His will is "the call of love" for me.
OH, GOD IS SO GOOD!
Tonight is one of those times when God has spoken to me. I am usually hesitant to say that God spoke to me because I want to make sure it was God and not just me. So many people go around saying "God told me this" and "God told me that."
But this time, I'm not going to be hesitant--God spoke to me tonight. Yeah, there was a voice, but it wasn't God's. I know you must be completely confused now. Let me explain.
Today, I was introduced to a used bookstore (that I will, no doubt, be returning to soon). I decided to buy two CD's. One of them was Brandon Heath's Don't Get Comfortable. It's an older CD, but whatever.
So I put Don't Get Comfortable in my CD player, put my headphones in and started getting ready for bed tonight. I put the player on random and then kept pushing next until I got to a song I knew (didn't want to learn new songs tonight). It went to song #3 (actually called Don't Get Comfortable, one I wasn't familiar with) and then I pushed next and then a little bit later, it went back to #3. So I went to push next again but then I thought, well, maybe I should listen to this. And so I listened.
Another thing you should know, is that I have been having really intense battles recently, mentally, spiritually, etc. I have been battling doubts and so many conflicting thoughts about life and God and love and how it all goes together and applies to me. But I have also been getting great encouragement through fellow believers and books I have been reading. One book in particular is Dug Down Deep by Joshua Harris (go out, buy this book, and read it).
Anyways, so here are the lyrics to the song that God used to speak to me tonight.
BRANDON HEATH LYRICS – DON’T GET COMFORTABLE
Na na na na na na na na nanaaah
Na na na na na na na na nanaaah
Comfortable, don’t get comfortable.
I am gonna’ move this mountain
then I’m gonna move you in.
Yesterday, this is not yesterday.
You were standing on my shoulders; now you’re standing on the edge.
You’ve been looking for a sign all this time.
I am gonna show you what I mean
I am gonna love like you’ve never seen
You are gonna live like you used to dream
This is your new song
So afraid but you don’t have to be afraid
Even if you make mistakes
You know that I’ll remain
You’ve been looking for a sign all
this time.
If you seek you’ll find me every time.
So I am gonna show you what I mean
I am gonna love like you’ve never seen
You are gonna live like you used to dream
This is your new song
Na na na na na na na na nanaaah
Na na na na na na na na nanaaah
Can you feel the call of love?
Is it moving you to be a
child of God of love?
Is it reaching you?
It’s everywhere the call of
love.
I just want to show you what I mean
I just want to love like you’ve never seen
Do you want to live like you used to dream?
Then I’ve got a song for you
Coz I am gonna show you what I mean
I am gonna love like you’ve never seen
You are gonna live like you used to dream
This is your new song
Na na na na na na na na nanaah
You’ve got a new song
Na na na na na na na na nanaa
This song addressed several of the issues I've been having. It was miraculous how much it covered, really.
GOD IS SO GOOD
And, you know, just the fact that I've been battling so much and wanting to pursue God so much, it just...I just feel like this isn't just an accident. I'm going to make it through this and I'm going to be a stronger believer than I ever have been. I am going to do great things for God. (I don't say this to brag on myself, but to praise the God who is doing these things in me.) God is amazing and He can accomplish anything--even in me.
I'm going to print the lyrics out onto one or more of the binders I'll be using this semester so I don't forget this moment.
Yeah, God spoke to me tonight. This song was "the sign" that I've been hoping for--I just didn't think it would come in this form. The recent intensifying of my longing to want God and do His will is "the call of love" for me.
OH, GOD IS SO GOOD!
Thursday, December 16, 2010
This Semester I...
...made some new friends via classes and BCM!
...stood up for my beliefs but perhaps not as often as I should have.
...learned that (if I don't lock my knees) I can bend over and touch my toes (thank you, lovely actingI teacher)! This was a wonderful moment in my life!
...learned that I need to work harder in schoool, and not just float through. I want to be proud of myself without comparing myself to others.
Each one should test their own actions. Then they can take pride in themselves alone, without comparing themselves to someone else, or each one should carry their own load. -Galatians 6:4-5
...was reminded that I need to be more careful of the words that I use in my everyday life.
...realized that I need to [re?]correct my way of thinking in many areas (my testimony, my standing with God, guys/romance).
...saw that God is currently doing great things in me and all around me.
...realized that I tend to isolate myself spiritually and I don't need to. I'm surrounded by believers I can turn to for support, encouragement, and edification.
A lot of great things happened this semester. I will take these lessons and discoveries into the next semester and the rest of my life.
...stood up for my beliefs but perhaps not as often as I should have.
...learned that (if I don't lock my knees) I can bend over and touch my toes (thank you, lovely actingI teacher)! This was a wonderful moment in my life!
...learned that I need to work harder in schoool, and not just float through. I want to be proud of myself without comparing myself to others.
Each one should test their own actions. Then they can take pride in themselves alone, without comparing themselves to someone else, or each one should carry their own load. -Galatians 6:4-5
...was reminded that I need to be more careful of the words that I use in my everyday life.
...realized that I need to [re?]correct my way of thinking in many areas (my testimony, my standing with God, guys/romance).
...saw that God is currently doing great things in me and all around me.
...realized that I tend to isolate myself spiritually and I don't need to. I'm surrounded by believers I can turn to for support, encouragement, and edification.
A lot of great things happened this semester. I will take these lessons and discoveries into the next semester and the rest of my life.
Thursday, November 18, 2010
Love and Art
Art is both private and public. It is what lies in our heart, but we pour it out and share it with others. Ought not the love Christians have for God do the same? Should it not only be in our hearts, but also pour out like water into the lives of others through our words and actions?
Just something to think about. I want this to be true for me, though I know that the majority of the time, I feel I am severely lacking in this area. Thankfully, God is still changing my heart, turning it toward Him little by little.
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I've noticed that I have 4 new followers. To them, I want to say a big, "Thank you!" It's always nice to know that someone out there is reading my posted thoughts. I hope God uses my blog to minister to you, edify you, and encourage you.
Sunday, October 10, 2010
A Beautiful Testimony--I Beg You to Watch
What a beautiful Christian woman! I want to be more like her.
For a long time, I have thought, there really is no one out there (besides Christ, of course) I can say I really want to be like that person--that is my hero. I have realized more and more how imperfect everyone is. But this woman, Gianna Jessen, whom I just watched in this one video, is my hero.
Yes, I'm sure she is imperfect. No, she had no control over the beginning of her life. But she DID have control over how she reacted to her origin. She made a choice to speak out about what happened to her. She is using this to further the cause of Christ. She possesses certain Christ-like qualities that I love: she is courageous (how many people do you know who could stand up in a government building and tell their story and talk about Jesus Christ?) and bold and hopeful and she is fighting for justice.
I want to fight for justice with my gifts. I want to use my gifts to be bold and courageous in my faith.
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"...I didn't survive so I could make everyone comfortable. I survived so I could stir things up a bit. And I have a great time doing it." -Gianna Jessen
"Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be men of courage; be strong. Do everything in love." -1 Corinthians 16:13-14
"Therefore, my dear brothers, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain." -1 Corinthians 15:58
For a long time, I have thought, there really is no one out there (besides Christ, of course) I can say I really want to be like that person--that is my hero. I have realized more and more how imperfect everyone is. But this woman, Gianna Jessen, whom I just watched in this one video, is my hero.
Yes, I'm sure she is imperfect. No, she had no control over the beginning of her life. But she DID have control over how she reacted to her origin. She made a choice to speak out about what happened to her. She is using this to further the cause of Christ. She possesses certain Christ-like qualities that I love: she is courageous (how many people do you know who could stand up in a government building and tell their story and talk about Jesus Christ?) and bold and hopeful and she is fighting for justice.
I want to fight for justice with my gifts. I want to use my gifts to be bold and courageous in my faith.
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"...I didn't survive so I could make everyone comfortable. I survived so I could stir things up a bit. And I have a great time doing it." -Gianna Jessen
"Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be men of courage; be strong. Do everything in love." -1 Corinthians 16:13-14
"Therefore, my dear brothers, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain." -1 Corinthians 15:58
Sunday, September 26, 2010
Thought-Provoking Verses from the Book of Romans
[to Believers]
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"What shall we say, then? Shall we go on sinning
so that grace may increase? By no means! We died
to sin; how can we live in it any longer?"
-Romans 6:1-2
"Therefore do not let sin reign in your mortal body
so that you obey its evil desires. Do not offer the
parts of your body to sin, as instruments of wickedness,
but rather offer yourselves to God, as those who
have been brought from death to life; and offer the
parts of your body to Him as instruments of
righteousness. For sin shall not be your master,
because you are not under law, but under grace."
-Romans 6:12-14
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"What shall we say, then? Shall we go on sinning
so that grace may increase? By no means! We died
to sin; how can we live in it any longer?"
-Romans 6:1-2
"Therefore do not let sin reign in your mortal body
so that you obey its evil desires. Do not offer the
parts of your body to sin, as instruments of wickedness,
but rather offer yourselves to God, as those who
have been brought from death to life; and offer the
parts of your body to Him as instruments of
righteousness. For sin shall not be your master,
because you are not under law, but under grace."
-Romans 6:12-14
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