Archive for March, 2007
A friend of mind sent me this devotional the other day and I want to share it with you guys.
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Did you ever long for something that you felt would make you intensely happy and then get? It feels so fantastic at first but after a time the satisfaction fades. It doesn’t quite itch the spot you thought it would.
Ah, yes, but you must be talking only about worldly pleasures you say. No, I mean other things too. Even the very richest blessings of God which we experience here on the earth don’t fulfill us completely. Wonderful relationships, safety and security, dreams come true - wonderful as they are, they don’t of themselves satisfy the core of our being.
Well, they aren’t suppose to! There is only one thing that qualifies: God himself. “Thou dost open Thy hand, and dost satisfy the desire of every living thing.” (Psalm 145:16) The blessings of God and the natural satisfactions of life remind us of God and point us to God and make us grateful for such a good God. But when we have God himself, then we have everything.
It is worth it to work past all that we want and want only him. That’s tough because it is easier to deal with what we can see, hear, touch taste and smell. Yet when we consider that everything except him will ultimately yield disappointment, why settle?
Enjoy life to the fullest and gratefully receive God’s blessings every day as long as you live. Just don’t have any illusions. Listen to the prayer of St. Augustine: “Thou hast made us for Thyself and our hearts are restless till they find their rest in Thee.” [Hannah's Cupboard]
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Posted by: stuartdelony in Blogroll, Church, Southern Baptist, christian, conservative baptist, denomination, denominational mutt, dog, foursquare, general, life, methodist, mutt, non denominational, north west, religion
The other day I saw some people that had a shit-poo. Yes, that’s actually the name of a cross breed of dog (shitzu and poodle) -so I’m not cursing. This got me thinking that most of us are denominational mutts when it comes to churches. Most people church shop with no real clue what each denomination means they just go because one serves them better than the other. It’s like choosing between McDonalds or KFC.
So my question is what kind of church mutt are you?
I’m a method-matic-southern-non-square-ptist.
I was sprinkled into the Methodist church, then my mom went spiritual and dragged me to a charismatic church. Then for most of my life I was raised southern baptist. I worked for a non-denominational church, then a non practicing foursquare. Now I work for a para-church and attend a conservative baptist northwest church.
So what are you?
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Posted by: stuartdelony in AWANA, Blogroll, Children, Parenting, aida, boy, dating, family, general, girl, kids, life, married, parent, proposal
I’m so not ready for this! Yesterday, I was driving Aida home and she informed that a boy asked her to marry him. Now, Aida is only 3 years old, but still!
I knew it was trouble when last week in AWANA she lost at musical chairs and this little beau offered her his seat to stay in the game. Then comes this week…. (as she tells it) he walks over to her during juice and crackers and asks her, “are you married?” She replied “No”. Then he said, “we should be married.” Aida luckily didn’t respond.
Next week, I’ll make sure to ask him his intentions with my daughter while I clean my shotgun and sharpen my knife. She may only be three, but as a father… I’m not ready for this!
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Okay , so let me tell you a crude, but poignant story. I once knew a man who was older and began to have problems using the bathroom. He ate all sorts of fiber, took medicine and nothing really helped. Eventually they had to remove part of his intestine and attach a bag for him to deficate. [Notice my choice use of words to describe 'poop']
So, when I have a great bowel movement. I praise God. Sounds funny? Well, it is, but none the less, when I use the bathroom I thankGod. Whether big or small I praise Him because he is good and always provides (sometimes twice a day).
I know my Mom praises God for good parking spots at the grocery store.
What about you? What are some funny or odd things you find yourself praising God for?
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