Yes Bob the tomato. It is a great new book written by Phil Vischer the creator of VeggieTales (one of my favorite).
This book is packed full of his experience and all that came with the show about veggies. I would highly recommend it to anyone as a good read and very interesting. (no matter who you are)
Good quote in the book:
"God loves you. Not because of what you can do, or even because of what you can become if you work really, really hard. He loves you because He made you. He loves you just the way you are. He loves you even when you aren't doing anything at all. We really shouldn't attempt to do anything with God until we have learned to find our worth in Him alone."
Friday, September 7, 2007
Life is Precious
Take it seriously. God has graciously given us today, that is all. I am more aware of that than ever. My family and i almost weren't here after a hotel stay over the weekend that included "free" Carbon Monoxide poisoning. Not exactly what we were expecting. But after many headaches and some uneasy feelings about the longterm effects, we are still here.
Life passes us by so quickly these days. Take time today and be close to God. Spend some time with him, in His prescence. Hug your family, Love your neighbor, and live the life that you have today. For we are but a vapor.
Peace
Life passes us by so quickly these days. Take time today and be close to God. Spend some time with him, in His prescence. Hug your family, Love your neighbor, and live the life that you have today. For we are but a vapor.
Peace
Tuesday, August 28, 2007
God is...
God is pretty AMAZING! No matter what He is faithful. Place your trust in Him and be amazed because He will never let you down.
Peace
Peace
Monday, July 30, 2007
Energy Drinks???
Energy drinks. There are so many to choose from, so many varieties, so many sizes.
If i took a poll of today's teenage population I bet I would find that somewhere between 60-70% of teens and young adults drink the "energy" drink.
Some people can't live without having one first thing in the morning. Kind of like the Coffee of the 2000's the energy drinks have been a craze and become hugely (not sure that is a word) popular in the last couple of years.
I personally have never had one, but those i talk to just rave about how good they are.
For those of you reading this who drink those cans of "energy", how many of you have read the label?
The contents may not be as good for you as you might think. One label reads:"Do not consume if you are pregnant, or a small child." What determines what a small child is (i was never a SMALL child)? Another reads:"Do not consume more than three a day". What if it is a really long day? And what happens if i do?
Problem is that these drinks contain high levels of caffeine. A drug in and of itself, caffeine, is disguised these days in very slick covers. It is in coffee, cola, and now energy drinks. Why do we think we need energy drinks?
Common answers:
"to give me a pick-up in the morning" - get a good nights rest.
"i couldn't make it through the day without one" - How did anyone make it 5 years ago before energy drinks?
"they taste so good" - so does water, try it again for the first time. Plus it is good for you.
There are lots of things we as people think we need, but in reality God has everything prepared for us.
Why do we feel like we always have to be running around? (Hence the reason for a caffeine boost in the first place.
What is wrong with a little rest?
I think we need to evaluate our priorities and try to do things a little differently. Let's get rid of the caffeine and the energy drings and get a hold of something that will have deeper meaning and impact in our lives. Let's get our energy from God's Word and let let that be what gives us our charge and energy on a daily, even moment by moment, basis.
Matthew 11:28-30
"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light."
If i took a poll of today's teenage population I bet I would find that somewhere between 60-70% of teens and young adults drink the "energy" drink.
Some people can't live without having one first thing in the morning. Kind of like the Coffee of the 2000's the energy drinks have been a craze and become hugely (not sure that is a word) popular in the last couple of years.
I personally have never had one, but those i talk to just rave about how good they are.
For those of you reading this who drink those cans of "energy", how many of you have read the label?
The contents may not be as good for you as you might think. One label reads:"Do not consume if you are pregnant, or a small child." What determines what a small child is (i was never a SMALL child)? Another reads:"Do not consume more than three a day". What if it is a really long day? And what happens if i do?
Problem is that these drinks contain high levels of caffeine. A drug in and of itself, caffeine, is disguised these days in very slick covers. It is in coffee, cola, and now energy drinks. Why do we think we need energy drinks?
Common answers:
"to give me a pick-up in the morning" - get a good nights rest.
"i couldn't make it through the day without one" - How did anyone make it 5 years ago before energy drinks?
"they taste so good" - so does water, try it again for the first time. Plus it is good for you.
There are lots of things we as people think we need, but in reality God has everything prepared for us.
Why do we feel like we always have to be running around? (Hence the reason for a caffeine boost in the first place.
What is wrong with a little rest?
I think we need to evaluate our priorities and try to do things a little differently. Let's get rid of the caffeine and the energy drings and get a hold of something that will have deeper meaning and impact in our lives. Let's get our energy from God's Word and let let that be what gives us our charge and energy on a daily, even moment by moment, basis.
Matthew 11:28-30
"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light."
Monday, July 23, 2007
LOVE WINS!* part dos
I would like to take this moment to apologize for my last blog. I evidently offended some people. That was not my intent. The body of Christ is meant to build each other up. So if you do read my blog, first thank you for reading and second if my words offended, i am sorry.
The main point: No matter what you do, where you are, or who you are......nothing really matters but love. God showed His love for us and we must as faithful followers....echo His example and Love others. When we do, we are most clearly resembling our Savior.
LOVE WINS!
The main point: No matter what you do, where you are, or who you are......nothing really matters but love. God showed His love for us and we must as faithful followers....echo His example and Love others. When we do, we are most clearly resembling our Savior.
LOVE WINS!
Monday, July 9, 2007
LOVE WINS!*
LOVE WINS! To borrow that phrase from Rob Bell. Love does actually win. No matter where you are, no matter who you are...LOVE WINS.
Love won for us at the cross. Love kept Christ there. Love keeps us faithful to him.
There is a freedom in Love. If you love in the Biblical context(John 13:34)....LOVE WINS. Love is stronger than any choice of words. Love is action. To quote my favorite band of all time (DC Talk) "Love is a verb" Love in and of itself is action. You can not have love without action. You can say "I love you" but until you actual "do" love, love doesn't happen. Love is not just giving someone a place to be. Love is giving a piece of your life, your time, your energy, your effort.
I know this firsthand. I know LOVE WINS with my wife, with my kids, in fact with my entire family. I know that LOVE WINS with the body of Christ.
People know you genuinely care for and love them. They call, Email and text you to let you know their life decisions...it proves that LOVE WINS!
What a blessing.
What a LOVE.
LOVE WINS!!! all the time.
Peace
B
1 Corinthians 13
Love won for us at the cross. Love kept Christ there. Love keeps us faithful to him.
There is a freedom in Love. If you love in the Biblical context(John 13:34)....LOVE WINS. Love is stronger than any choice of words. Love is action. To quote my favorite band of all time (DC Talk) "Love is a verb" Love in and of itself is action. You can not have love without action. You can say "I love you" but until you actual "do" love, love doesn't happen. Love is not just giving someone a place to be. Love is giving a piece of your life, your time, your energy, your effort.
I know this firsthand. I know LOVE WINS with my wife, with my kids, in fact with my entire family. I know that LOVE WINS with the body of Christ.
People know you genuinely care for and love them. They call, Email and text you to let you know their life decisions...it proves that LOVE WINS!
What a blessing.
What a LOVE.
LOVE WINS!!! all the time.
Peace
B
1 Corinthians 13
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