Saturday, June 2, 2007

My Indian name

Runs With the Masses

Believe it or not

I think a good idea for a vacation Sunday School theme would be like a Ripley's believe it or not but it would be a Bible believe it or not. Because pretty much it comes down to that. Do you believe it or not?
Do you believe God loves you and cares about every aspect of your life? or not
Do you believe Jesus was God? or not
Do you believe Jesus God incarnate walked the earth? or not
Do you believe you need a Savior, all(mankind) have sinned ? or not
Do you believe Jesus, as God, walked the earth and lived a sinless life? or not
Do you believe that God in heaven can not accept our sin? or not
Do you believe the wages of sin is death? or not
Do you believe Jesus(God incarnate)after living a sinless death died on
the cross to pay the debt of your sin ? or not
Do you believe his death is capable of paying the debt of your sin? or not
Do you believe Jesus(God incarnate) died, was buried and rose
on the third day according to the scriptures? or not
Do you believe by trusting in Christs completed work on the cross you will be saved?
(because even the demons believe in Christ) or not
Do you believe? I do most of the time and when I have doubts I pray that the Lord would help me in my unbelief and he did/does/will do! Because most of us experience doubt.
Believe it or not?

pro aging

As a cancer survivor I have never liked the term anti-aging and have always said,"nononono I am pro-aging!" Even though I am a Christian the thought of leaving my 4 daughters and loving husband is not something I longed for. I want to age I pray to age. I must say though that I am an overachiever in this area and got wrinkles before any of my friends. I have tried creams and lotions and potions to no avail. I told my daughter on the road the other day," I no longer achieve to cover my wrinkles... I just decorate them." I have enjoyed that thought!

I love my parents

I am one of many 40 something year old who love their parents. I am so thankful that they persevered through many difficulties and their marriage and love stayed in tact. It would be ignorant to think their life was any easier or harder than mine. They just have a bit more character, a bit of a heart of service, and my sincere admiration and gratitude goes out to them, John and Kathryne Barbee.
Not even mentioning my father still has the build of his former Marine self and my mom can still turn heads because of her beauty! Both still learn and retain new knowledge on a daily basis. They are genius and they love their children and grandchildren and great grandchildren.
You say "So What!' your parents are the same way.
Well hallelujah(my mom would know how to spell that)
I am happy to be one of the millions that love their parents.