I write tonight in honor of those whom lost their lives in Arizona during the shootings that occured this past weekend. It is truly a sad thing when men and women take their protests to this level. Remember to keep the families and friends of the lost in prayer regardless of the fact that you don't know any of these people. And of course don't forget those who were injured, I pray that these people return to full health soon. As humans we cannot understand what possible good can come out of these unfortunate events or why they are allowed to happen but pray God can use this event to bring someone into His arms and into eternity one day.
When these events occur many pray for the victims, the families, and their friends while also discussing the fate of the perpetrators, however, is this right? Certainly! Or at least the first half is right. Often we forget to pray for the men or women who committ these horrible and violent acts. We must remember that God loves these people too, and that He wants them in His kingdom throughout eternity. I realize concern for criminals is tough, and even tougher when you are close to the victim, but we need to strive to be like Jesus. Jesus forgave the very people who sentenced him to death, beat him in horrible and unimagible ways, and hung Him on a cross. It was these very people of whom He died because of, and to save. I realize Jesus was and is exceptionally good but we must pray for everyone. Remember to include the shooter in your prayers. Remember to pray that God will take this event and bring someone into His gracious arms of forgiveness.
Monday, January 10, 2011
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
No Worries I'm still here :)
Hello to everyone out there!
I know it has been awhile since I have posted anything. Sorry. I guess I have just been busy training for triathlon season! This is after all my first season of trithlons and I must say, I am looking forward to the experience both this upcoming season and in the future. Training, however, is crazy, but enjoyable. I never thought the words "sleep in till 5:30 AM" or "I'm tired, I need to go for a run," would escape but mouth............ I will certainly keep you all posted from time to time about training, or more importantly, the events :)
An interesting thing happened in this light last weekend. I sat down and watched the end of the Ironman World Championship coverage and I was inspired and even thought maybe someday I will be in Hawaii swimming three miles, biking 112 miles, and running 26 miles consecutively. That, however, will be a day a ways off if it comes at all.
On a different subject. Remember last Christmas when I posted about my crazy 48 hour drive to Michigan? Well I did the drive again yesterday.......And it only took about 14 hours! 14 hours is after all the expected time :) I did see several crazy and unfortunate places along the highway people. Be thankful if you live in Houghton, West Michigan, and the NC Triangle area folks. I saw a lot of advertisments for adult entertainmen, and the buildings are right off the highway. Sad! I realize these places are everywhere, including the areas where I have lived but seriously, at least people hide the places from plain view. That shows at least some shame in the practise of objectiving humans being (only acceptable on Mythbusters :) for the satisfaction of shallow, adulteress pressures pursued outside of marriage, for both singles and adults.
I am not sure how Christians, among others, but particularly Christians, can help eliminate these type of places both where they are hidden and in plain sight but it certainly needs to end and outside of government action. Government action will only create outlaws. We don't need outlaws! We need reform, God was going to save Sodom and Gomorraw for just 10 righteous people, lets be sure the Christians of the U.S. live righteously, humbly, and according to the great commission so God may spare our great land. Any suggestions? I would love any ideas.
I know it has been awhile since I have posted anything. Sorry. I guess I have just been busy training for triathlon season! This is after all my first season of trithlons and I must say, I am looking forward to the experience both this upcoming season and in the future. Training, however, is crazy, but enjoyable. I never thought the words "sleep in till 5:30 AM" or "I'm tired, I need to go for a run," would escape but mouth............ I will certainly keep you all posted from time to time about training, or more importantly, the events :)
An interesting thing happened in this light last weekend. I sat down and watched the end of the Ironman World Championship coverage and I was inspired and even thought maybe someday I will be in Hawaii swimming three miles, biking 112 miles, and running 26 miles consecutively. That, however, will be a day a ways off if it comes at all.
On a different subject. Remember last Christmas when I posted about my crazy 48 hour drive to Michigan? Well I did the drive again yesterday.......And it only took about 14 hours! 14 hours is after all the expected time :) I did see several crazy and unfortunate places along the highway people. Be thankful if you live in Houghton, West Michigan, and the NC Triangle area folks. I saw a lot of advertisments for adult entertainmen, and the buildings are right off the highway. Sad! I realize these places are everywhere, including the areas where I have lived but seriously, at least people hide the places from plain view. That shows at least some shame in the practise of objectiving humans being (only acceptable on Mythbusters :) for the satisfaction of shallow, adulteress pressures pursued outside of marriage, for both singles and adults.
I am not sure how Christians, among others, but particularly Christians, can help eliminate these type of places both where they are hidden and in plain sight but it certainly needs to end and outside of government action. Government action will only create outlaws. We don't need outlaws! We need reform, God was going to save Sodom and Gomorraw for just 10 righteous people, lets be sure the Christians of the U.S. live righteously, humbly, and according to the great commission so God may spare our great land. Any suggestions? I would love any ideas.
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