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This post will cover several topics because I believe it is morally wrong to post more than one article a day--but maybe that's just me. My topics are varied, and generally unrelated except for this one commonality--it all has to do with me, what's going on in my head, home, and body.
First for my head. I've recently read a great quote from Os Guinness, from the book Fool's Gold. Speaking particularly on the new Revolve Bible-zine for teenage girls, he asks, "Are Christians trying to redefine ourselves in ways that are more compelling to the modern world than are faithful to Christ?" This question applies to so many societal issues. I for one would much rather be considered weird and be faithful to Christ, than to be cool and compromise my relationship with Him.
Now for something from my heart. I need only God. He is the One who will love me always, unconditionally. Mercifully, God has adopted me into His family, along with others who love Him. These are my spiritual brothers and sisters. I love to spend time with like-minded brothers and sisters. I also enjoy spending time with Christian saints who think differently than I. I'm glad God wants-even commands!-all of His children to love each other. He actually requires me to do what I most enjoy doing, and probably couldn't not do if I tried.
Along these same lines, more from my head. I am reading,The Ten Commandments by Dr. Laura Schlessinger and Rabbi Stewart Vogel. Very, very good. I was reading on idolatry, specifically idolizing celebrities. I think we all know people who know many, many facts about the lives of their favorite celebrities. Do we know that much about our friends? Do we know about God? We read about the latest American Idols. THEY ARE IDOLS!! (Could it be more clear? It's in the TITLE!!) Are we reading about God??? Are we seeking to know Him and His kingdom?
Before I make myself mad, I will share something lighthearted about my body. I really don't have any access to my free weights right now, with all the construction and all, so I took my Tae-Bo workout to the pool. Yep, I was doing kickboxing and shadowboxing in the Jacuzzi. Even if it wasn't good for my health, it sure is a lot of fun, and a great stress reliever, punching and kicking the water with all my might!