Romans 1:21-25 ---"Because that when they knew God, they glorified Him not as God, neither were thankful; but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened. Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools, and changed the glory of the incorruptible God into an image made like corruptible man, and to birds and four-footed beasts and creeping things. Wherefore God also gave them up to uncleanness through the lusts of their own hearts, to dishonor their own bodies between themselves: who changed the truth of God into a lie ..."
I have a brother who is working in the capacity of helping to spread the Gospel message of Jesus. Years ago he was working for a government funded industry ...and it was not uncommon that decisions had to be made at a moment's notice. It was sort of military in that way. Arrangements were quickly made for him to get on a plane, and he was handed a pamphlet ...with the instructions that he had to manage to do the best he could to read its contents, as when he arrived he was supposed to be the professional authority on the subject. But, he was told not to worry ...as no one there would know much either.
There are those who study in the hope of learning something, and they do seem to know a great deal ....and furthermore, I am very grateful and feel privileged to have made their acquaintance.
I've also have been grateful and challenged to make the acquaintance of those who pretend to know ...and really go out on a limb.
I, myself, have been told I am difficult, challenging, and irritating at times ...so, not to disappoint, I am going to also go out on a limb, and perhaps once again live up to those expectations.
Most people do not make intentional public appearances or engage in group activities unless they want to, for some reason ...and I think it's fair to say that most people attend because they intend to interact.
Interacting is important.
Belonging is important.
Most everyone has roles that they've established, or which others just sort of assigned to them ...and most of us accept those roles. It is how we fit in.
Some people take on leadership roles, while others rather follow. And often the roles others seek for themselves are not the roles others encourage for them. This brings disappointment. And often if we are not satisfied with the role others appear to be assigning us ...we attempt to do something to change all that.
Some people's role is to act stupid ...and though when I try to be funny, people say I am not; it also happens to be true that when I try to be serious, that I am looked at as funny or stupid. I hope that this discourse is not perceived as either of those situations.
The average person (perhaps that's my problem; I'm not average) wants to contribute, participate in discussions, and appear intelligent. They want to be thought of as someone who has something to offer, and want to be accepted.
What is the best way to do that??
Most effectively, the best way is ...not to disagree.
I am a person who often seeks truth ...and though I never quite think that I am "all that and a bag of chips", there is a sense that popular opinion or tradition should not stand in the way, simply because it can become a bit uncomfortable if others disagree.
Yes, there are those who are so bold that they themselves feel they alone have a vision to the magnitude of feeling they want to change the entire U.S. Constitution. And they have no hesitation in saying so.
There are others who won't even change their socks if their baseball team is winning.
And there are those who are appalled at the suggestion of any change.
I don't feel I am a dual personality ...but, I find I am both ways. I think we should change, and we should absolutely not change.
I think we should absolutely not change the Bible ...but, we should work thoroughly to change ourselves.
Yet, in reference to the Bible ...to me, there is a big difference between changing the Bible, and wanting to correctly interpret that which many people find is not clear to them. There is enough that is very clear, and to discount those statements in the Bible ...would be the equivalent of changing the Bible. And that, I find totally unacceptable.
That being said ...
http://andhowusefulandtowhatextent.blogspot.com/
http://distinguishorextinguishthetruth.blogspot.com/
http://doyoubelievethatitisnot.blogspot.com/
http://putmorethoughtintoitwiththanks.blogspot.com/
http://thatisanothereasyone.blogspot.com/
http://notonthewingsofabutterfly.blogspot.com/
http://wantingtostartover.blogspot.com/
http://whatwouldyouratherhave.blogspot.com/
http://notreallysimpleforme.blogspot.com/
http://truthisnotdefinedbywhetheritstruetous.blogspot.com/
It's said that a picture is worth a thousand words, yet no words can describe some things. And it's also said that good things bear repeating ...so, how about repeating a picture?? At least it gives me a good sense for finishing here ...and quite accurately depicts a good deal of my motivation.
http://mystationinlifeandmyjoy.blogspot.com/
I have a brother who is working in the capacity of helping to spread the Gospel message of Jesus. Years ago he was working for a government funded industry ...and it was not uncommon that decisions had to be made at a moment's notice. It was sort of military in that way. Arrangements were quickly made for him to get on a plane, and he was handed a pamphlet ...with the instructions that he had to manage to do the best he could to read its contents, as when he arrived he was supposed to be the professional authority on the subject. But, he was told not to worry ...as no one there would know much either.
There are those who study in the hope of learning something, and they do seem to know a great deal ....and furthermore, I am very grateful and feel privileged to have made their acquaintance.
I've also have been grateful and challenged to make the acquaintance of those who pretend to know ...and really go out on a limb.
I, myself, have been told I am difficult, challenging, and irritating at times ...so, not to disappoint, I am going to also go out on a limb, and perhaps once again live up to those expectations.
Most people do not make intentional public appearances or engage in group activities unless they want to, for some reason ...and I think it's fair to say that most people attend because they intend to interact.
Interacting is important.
Belonging is important.
Most everyone has roles that they've established, or which others just sort of assigned to them ...and most of us accept those roles. It is how we fit in.
Some people take on leadership roles, while others rather follow. And often the roles others seek for themselves are not the roles others encourage for them. This brings disappointment. And often if we are not satisfied with the role others appear to be assigning us ...we attempt to do something to change all that.
Some people's role is to act stupid ...and though when I try to be funny, people say I am not; it also happens to be true that when I try to be serious, that I am looked at as funny or stupid. I hope that this discourse is not perceived as either of those situations.
The average person (perhaps that's my problem; I'm not average) wants to contribute, participate in discussions, and appear intelligent. They want to be thought of as someone who has something to offer, and want to be accepted.
What is the best way to do that??
Most effectively, the best way is ...not to disagree.
I am a person who often seeks truth ...and though I never quite think that I am "all that and a bag of chips", there is a sense that popular opinion or tradition should not stand in the way, simply because it can become a bit uncomfortable if others disagree.
Yes, there are those who are so bold that they themselves feel they alone have a vision to the magnitude of feeling they want to change the entire U.S. Constitution. And they have no hesitation in saying so.
There are others who won't even change their socks if their baseball team is winning.
And there are those who are appalled at the suggestion of any change.
I don't feel I am a dual personality ...but, I find I am both ways. I think we should change, and we should absolutely not change.
I think we should absolutely not change the Bible ...but, we should work thoroughly to change ourselves.
Yet, in reference to the Bible ...to me, there is a big difference between changing the Bible, and wanting to correctly interpret that which many people find is not clear to them. There is enough that is very clear, and to discount those statements in the Bible ...would be the equivalent of changing the Bible. And that, I find totally unacceptable.
That being said ...
http://andhowusefulandtowhatextent.blogspot.com/
http://distinguishorextinguishthetruth.blogspot.com/
http://doyoubelievethatitisnot.blogspot.com/
http://putmorethoughtintoitwiththanks.blogspot.com/
http://thatisanothereasyone.blogspot.com/
http://notonthewingsofabutterfly.blogspot.com/
http://wantingtostartover.blogspot.com/
http://whatwouldyouratherhave.blogspot.com/
http://notreallysimpleforme.blogspot.com/
http://truthisnotdefinedbywhetheritstruetous.blogspot.com/
It's said that a picture is worth a thousand words, yet no words can describe some things. And it's also said that good things bear repeating ...so, how about repeating a picture?? At least it gives me a good sense for finishing here ...and quite accurately depicts a good deal of my motivation.
http://mystationinlifeandmyjoy.blogspot.com/
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