Photo Of the Week

Who knew that a sparrows' liter box could look so cool?

Verse of the Month Challenge

I have always been aware that knowing God's Word was important.; however, it wasn't until this past New Years that I decided to do something about it. My resolution? To memorize at least one new verse a month. So far I have actually memorized about four and I am currently working on number five (so I am a little bit ahead of my goal!). This months verse comes from 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18…

"Rejoice always,
Pray without ceasing,
In everything give thanks for this is the will of Christ Jesus for you all."

For me, this is one of those truths God uses to "hedge" in my thoughts and attitudes. Lately when I have caught myself unsettled by a disquietude of heart, I ask myself, is this thought/attitude causing me to rejoice and give thanks for what God is doing? Is it prompting me to submit myself to Him? If the answer is “no,” then I must immediately discard it for it is not God’s will for me.

God’s Word is indeed sharper than any two-edged sword and He is making it effective in my life as I get His truth into my heart, month by month, one verse at a time.

Any one else with me in the one verse a month challenge? Use my suggested verses or find your own—just do it.

James 1: 27...On Film

This film clip from Youtube is a extremely powerful and moving picture of what is we as Americans do not often see. I have seen it three times and I cried every single time. No, cry isn't the right word...I wept every time. On each occasion my heart was convicted over my own shallow, selfishness as well as the hope of the Gospel. How much do I complain in the space of one days time when not only do I have salvation, (the greatest gift of all) I have an excess of temporal blessings and enjoyments. Yet despite these blessings, I regularly crave for more and become upset when my desires are not met. How much I have to learn about giving like our Lord Jesus gave.

Like I said, this film is moving. The only question is, what will it move us to do?

Happy Celebrate Marriage Day!

Many of you may not know, but this is the true meaning of Saint Valentine's day. Years ago (in a land far, far away) a king was having trouble with a war he was waging on another country. In an attempt to make his army as efficacious as possible, he forbade the ceremony of marriage in his kingdom. By tearing away the distractions of wife and children from his soldiers, he was giving them new focus and clarity. Or so he thought.

An unknown, yet courageous priest whom we now know as Saint Valentine, refused to comply with the kings ungodly command. Not only did he continue to marry couples, he opening promoted it. Eventually, this wicked kind rescinded his decree.

Although this story took place 100 plus years ago, its message echoes through time and speaks to our generation. The value and sanctity of marriage between one man and one woman continues to be an issue of vital importance.

Take time to celebrate your marriage today. If you are single, let your married friends know that you value the covenant they have made before God and men.

Photo of the Week

Have you ever seen such a cute it-really-shouldn't-be-showing pic?!

A Small Matter of No Real consequence

In Monday's philosophy reading of the Apology by Plato, I came across a certain line that upturned my scholarly-set mouth into a smile. I am probably one of the only people I know of who would say that it was funny...and then blog it.


"..[P]oets do not compose their poems with knowledge, but by some inborn talent and by inspiration..."

Paint is as you will.

Give dark meanings to the plain vision.

I do believe, my dear Plato, that this is called intuition.

What My Camera Has Been Look'n At