I'm not really sure where to begin tonight. As I was on facebook tonight reading the updates, I was saddened to read some posts that were once again arguing, and judging on what they believed was the "truth" of God's word. Does anyone else find this disturbing, or is it just me?
What really saddens me is the fact that they do not care who they hurt, as long as they have the last word. It has gone so far as telling a family member they are not saved, (which I know they are!!) on facebook! Tonight it sickened me to see that the one guy brought up a past sin another one committed and confessed!!
I wonder....do you think our heavenly father is crying tears of sorrow for the arguing and fighting that is going on in his name??
I have to admit, there are times my attitude is not the greatest when I read the posts and comments that I know are SO CONTRARY to the word of God!! I find myself judging them, which in turn, I am no better then them!
Colossians 3:12 As God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.
Until next time,
Starla
Saturday, August 21, 2010
Thursday, July 29, 2010
I Stand Amazed
This week I have been reminded once again of what all Jesus has done for me. When I really stop and think of the pain and suffering he went through, being rejected, beaten beyond recognition, it breaks my heart! To think that he carried every sin imaginable to the cross. That in it's self, must have almost killed him!!
But oh how thankful I am that he did die for my sins! I pray that I will never get calloused to what he has done for me. To always be amazed at the love he has for me... a sinner, saved by his grace!
As a parent, I cannot begin to imagine the pain God must have felt, knowing that his son was going to have to take on the sins of the world. Or how he felt when he was in the garden of Gethsemane, praying...
Mark 14:36 "Abba, Father", he said, "everything is possible for you. Take this cup from me. Yet not my will, but what you will."
Abba... means your a daddy, my daddy. Abba is a term of extreme endearment expressed by a young child to his beloved father, his hero, the one who kisses his scraped knee and dries his tears. Abba would be the word used only for a parent who was familiar, available, trustworthy, and comforting. (Abba is Aramaic, which is what the Jews spoke.)
I am probably one of the few who hasn't watched the "Passion of the Christ" I would love to see it soon and just take in a visual of what Jesus really did for me. I have been listening to this song by Chris Tomlin all week called, " I Stand Amazed." It has really made me stop and re-think his death, and to be AMAZED again how wonderful, and amazing our God is!
Hopefully this will bless someone as much as it has me. Enjoy!
Until next time,
Starla
But oh how thankful I am that he did die for my sins! I pray that I will never get calloused to what he has done for me. To always be amazed at the love he has for me... a sinner, saved by his grace!
As a parent, I cannot begin to imagine the pain God must have felt, knowing that his son was going to have to take on the sins of the world. Or how he felt when he was in the garden of Gethsemane, praying...
Mark 14:36 "Abba, Father", he said, "everything is possible for you. Take this cup from me. Yet not my will, but what you will."
Abba... means your a daddy, my daddy. Abba is a term of extreme endearment expressed by a young child to his beloved father, his hero, the one who kisses his scraped knee and dries his tears. Abba would be the word used only for a parent who was familiar, available, trustworthy, and comforting. (Abba is Aramaic, which is what the Jews spoke.)
I am probably one of the few who hasn't watched the "Passion of the Christ" I would love to see it soon and just take in a visual of what Jesus really did for me. I have been listening to this song by Chris Tomlin all week called, " I Stand Amazed." It has really made me stop and re-think his death, and to be AMAZED again how wonderful, and amazing our God is!
Hopefully this will bless someone as much as it has me. Enjoy!
Until next time,
Starla
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
A New Start
For those of you who have been following my "so called" little blog, you are probably wondering what happened to me, as well as my new look.:)
Since it has been so long since I have blogged, I thought I would start over.
I have felt the desire to blog for a long time, but was always telling myself..."when will i find the time?"
I think God is laying the desire on my heart, because the feelings will not go away. There are times I feel the need to sit down and pour out what is on my heart, thus the new blog.:) I have always enjoyed posting. When I got on facebook, xanga no longer called to me. I love connecting on fb, but it is not the same as blogging your thoughts, hopes, and dreams. Your everyday life with others. I love the feedback from others!
I will try and post later. For now, hunger is calling our names. A grilled chicken salad sounds good to me, but I'm sure the other little bellies will not agree. (I think chicken nuggets will do the trick!)
Until next time,
Starla
Since it has been so long since I have blogged, I thought I would start over.
I have felt the desire to blog for a long time, but was always telling myself..."when will i find the time?"
I think God is laying the desire on my heart, because the feelings will not go away. There are times I feel the need to sit down and pour out what is on my heart, thus the new blog.:) I have always enjoyed posting. When I got on facebook, xanga no longer called to me. I love connecting on fb, but it is not the same as blogging your thoughts, hopes, and dreams. Your everyday life with others. I love the feedback from others!
I will try and post later. For now, hunger is calling our names. A grilled chicken salad sounds good to me, but I'm sure the other little bellies will not agree. (I think chicken nuggets will do the trick!)
Until next time,
Starla
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