I haven't been writing much, as I have had other things going on----
We invited our church family to come for an overnight last weekend. It was predominantly a game night, but it ended up being games for the kids and fellowship for the adults.
There's never enough fellowship, in my opinion. I guess we'll look forward to that in heaven, too.
A storm passed through, but it must have gone mostly to the north and south of us, as we got a mere sprinkling.
It was enough to discourage tenting, though, so only 3 people stayed over. Still, we had 35 on Friday evening and 15 were here on Saturday morning for rolls and fruit.
Fun.
Every time I have an event here at Corgi Hollows I get another "big" project done in preparation for it. I'm more motivated to tear something apart to organize it better. Small victories. The moving-in process continues.
The rest of the summer looks pretty full. We'll be in and out, traveling, going to the beach, and keeping up with the mowing.
Mowing. Always mowing.
It's therapeutic.
Next week Ed gets to go to Camp Make a Smile in Montana! He was selected from the cancer patients at Children's Hospital to be able to go!
I'm thrilled for him, and he is thrilled too!
He got a special type of brace last week called a "GoBuddy" that should help him stay mobile with his Avascular Necrosis. His sports days are certainly over, but I am hoping he can ride horses and get around to do a few fun activities.
The goal now is to keep him mobile as long as possible before he gets two new knees.
It couldn't be a more beautiful morning -----welcome, after so much rain this spring. Everything is green, and the baby birds are all making a racket as they flutter around.
My two cats are posted on the window sill in the bedroom, taking it all in.
Sadly, our resident Corgi, Misty, was diagnosed with diabetes a week ago. She was losing weight, and needing to go out during the night. Our veterinarian prescribed a new prescription diet, and for a few weeks we will use that. She'll start insulin shots after that.
I'm just so grateful it isn't cancer. Our last dog, Lacey, the wonder, got cancer when she was only seven. Her death started a spiraling of unfortunate events and we all suffered! Lacey was wonderful. I still miss her.
I listened to an interview with Roger Oakland this morning. He wrote a book called "Faith Undone" and his ministry has been pegged as harsh and divisive.
The interview was an attempt to clear up some confusion.
As it is on my mind I thought I'd write about the issues that merited clarification.
http://www.lighthousetrailsresearch.com/blog/?p=20814
One point he made that bears repeating is to ask ourselves the question, who is a false teacher?
Christ gave the warning that there would be many false teachers, MANY, so who is the false teacher? Can you name one? Can you name MANY?
Are YOU being led by a false teacher?
Just asking.
How would you know?
I'll try to keep this short.
1. Conversion:
What does conversion really look like? We are not born redeemed. There must be a turning point. We are born in sin. The world is condemned. Christ came to save that which is lost.
Conversion is a transformation. It may be a conscious decision, a feeling, a gradual understanding, but it is characterized by FAITH. It is a clear delineation between the past and the future.
It is a moment marked by a thirst for God's Word, a spiritual experience, and a change.
Check out the meaning of the word "repent." It will help you define your moment of conversion.
Are you converted?
2. What is truth?
Pilate asked that. I have asked that! Who has it? The Amish? Roman Catholics? The Shakers? The Moonies? The Buddhists? Islamists? Hindus?
By definition they cannot all be truth. Truth is not contradicting in essentials.
THEREFORE, IF the Bible is true, these other beliefs are, by definition, false.
It's absolute.
You must decide to follow your course, but the Bible says that there are consequences for your decision.
I have decided to follow Jesus. The Jesus/God of the Bible. That sets me completely apart from the rest of mankind, by the Bible's definition. You can't have it both ways.
This is truth.
3. Discernment
Each of us needs this to navigate our 21st Century spiritual walk.
For me, knowing that there is a spiritual battle ensuing immediately and ever since the fall of man starts the argument.
Two sides, Light and Dark. The God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, and the forces of Satan/Lucifer.
There are those that would have you think Lucifer is the true god. Too many are deceived.
When your spiritual eyes are opened you begin to see Lucifer in many things! It's shocking. Think Jesus, think other-----
It's either Jesus or Lucifer.
Discern the times. Discern the spirit. Discern the teaching.
4. The Plumb Line
The only way to know if you are converted, know the truth, and able to discern spiritual light versus dark is by knowing God's Word.
The Bible is it, folks. If you don't know the Bible you are lost. LOST.
The lifestyle of the rich and famous is alluring. The lifestyle of a Satan follower is also deceptively attractive. The path of Christ is hard, full of suffering and rejection.
But it isn't about this life. It's about eternal life, and that is what matters.
Your eternity is what is at stake. These fleeting pleasures of sin in this life are not worth the eternal damnation they bring.
Forsake your sin. Repent of your lostness. Don't follow a false church/teaching/lifestyle. Follow Christ alone through the WORD OF GOD.
The days are full of false teaching and false doctrine. The Bible says they are.
So, can you answer that question?
Who are false teachers?
I hope you can do that today, and get on the path of righteousness and truth.
It's so worth it.
We invited our church family to come for an overnight last weekend. It was predominantly a game night, but it ended up being games for the kids and fellowship for the adults.
There's never enough fellowship, in my opinion. I guess we'll look forward to that in heaven, too.
A storm passed through, but it must have gone mostly to the north and south of us, as we got a mere sprinkling.
It was enough to discourage tenting, though, so only 3 people stayed over. Still, we had 35 on Friday evening and 15 were here on Saturday morning for rolls and fruit.
Fun.
Every time I have an event here at Corgi Hollows I get another "big" project done in preparation for it. I'm more motivated to tear something apart to organize it better. Small victories. The moving-in process continues.
The rest of the summer looks pretty full. We'll be in and out, traveling, going to the beach, and keeping up with the mowing.
Mowing. Always mowing.
It's therapeutic.
Next week Ed gets to go to Camp Make a Smile in Montana! He was selected from the cancer patients at Children's Hospital to be able to go!
I'm thrilled for him, and he is thrilled too!
He got a special type of brace last week called a "GoBuddy" that should help him stay mobile with his Avascular Necrosis. His sports days are certainly over, but I am hoping he can ride horses and get around to do a few fun activities.
The goal now is to keep him mobile as long as possible before he gets two new knees.
It couldn't be a more beautiful morning -----welcome, after so much rain this spring. Everything is green, and the baby birds are all making a racket as they flutter around.
My two cats are posted on the window sill in the bedroom, taking it all in.
Sadly, our resident Corgi, Misty, was diagnosed with diabetes a week ago. She was losing weight, and needing to go out during the night. Our veterinarian prescribed a new prescription diet, and for a few weeks we will use that. She'll start insulin shots after that.
I'm just so grateful it isn't cancer. Our last dog, Lacey, the wonder, got cancer when she was only seven. Her death started a spiraling of unfortunate events and we all suffered! Lacey was wonderful. I still miss her.
I listened to an interview with Roger Oakland this morning. He wrote a book called "Faith Undone" and his ministry has been pegged as harsh and divisive.
The interview was an attempt to clear up some confusion.
As it is on my mind I thought I'd write about the issues that merited clarification.
http://www.lighthousetrailsresearch.com/blog/?p=20814
One point he made that bears repeating is to ask ourselves the question, who is a false teacher?
Christ gave the warning that there would be many false teachers, MANY, so who is the false teacher? Can you name one? Can you name MANY?
Are YOU being led by a false teacher?
Just asking.
How would you know?
I'll try to keep this short.
1. Conversion:
What does conversion really look like? We are not born redeemed. There must be a turning point. We are born in sin. The world is condemned. Christ came to save that which is lost.
Conversion is a transformation. It may be a conscious decision, a feeling, a gradual understanding, but it is characterized by FAITH. It is a clear delineation between the past and the future.
It is a moment marked by a thirst for God's Word, a spiritual experience, and a change.
Check out the meaning of the word "repent." It will help you define your moment of conversion.
Are you converted?
2. What is truth?
Pilate asked that. I have asked that! Who has it? The Amish? Roman Catholics? The Shakers? The Moonies? The Buddhists? Islamists? Hindus?
By definition they cannot all be truth. Truth is not contradicting in essentials.
THEREFORE, IF the Bible is true, these other beliefs are, by definition, false.
It's absolute.
You must decide to follow your course, but the Bible says that there are consequences for your decision.
I have decided to follow Jesus. The Jesus/God of the Bible. That sets me completely apart from the rest of mankind, by the Bible's definition. You can't have it both ways.
This is truth.
3. Discernment
Each of us needs this to navigate our 21st Century spiritual walk.
For me, knowing that there is a spiritual battle ensuing immediately and ever since the fall of man starts the argument.
Two sides, Light and Dark. The God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, and the forces of Satan/Lucifer.
There are those that would have you think Lucifer is the true god. Too many are deceived.
When your spiritual eyes are opened you begin to see Lucifer in many things! It's shocking. Think Jesus, think other-----
It's either Jesus or Lucifer.
Discern the times. Discern the spirit. Discern the teaching.
4. The Plumb Line
The only way to know if you are converted, know the truth, and able to discern spiritual light versus dark is by knowing God's Word.
The Bible is it, folks. If you don't know the Bible you are lost. LOST.
The lifestyle of the rich and famous is alluring. The lifestyle of a Satan follower is also deceptively attractive. The path of Christ is hard, full of suffering and rejection.
But it isn't about this life. It's about eternal life, and that is what matters.
Your eternity is what is at stake. These fleeting pleasures of sin in this life are not worth the eternal damnation they bring.
Forsake your sin. Repent of your lostness. Don't follow a false church/teaching/lifestyle. Follow Christ alone through the WORD OF GOD.
The days are full of false teaching and false doctrine. The Bible says they are.
So, can you answer that question?
Who are false teachers?
I hope you can do that today, and get on the path of righteousness and truth.
It's so worth it.
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