So it seems that recently a group of atheist have paid for signs to be posted saying , "There is probably no God , now stop worrying and enjoy your life". But I ask what constitutes enjoying ones life? So if I'm poor and need money to enjoy my life and since there is no God to worry about any judgment to come , can I rob and steal my way to riches. So what if society catches me and wants to put me in jail , well I will just off myself since I'm nothing more than advanced slime and those rules about stealing are borrowed anyway form a ancient book written by a superstitious people. Atheist like to borrow from religion the good "rules" so to speak but if there is no God and we are driven by nothing more then our genetic code , then its damn the torpedoes,its anything goes.
But there is a God and as Psalm 14:1 tells us ,"The fool says in his heart,"There is no God"... Its not that they are fools in the sense they are stupid but that they contemplate that no God exists that cares about the affairs of humans.Man in his normal state hates God and suppresses the truth of God as Romans chapter 1 declares. Man will be without excuse because all around us we see the beauty and majesty of His power.But loving our sin more then the glory of our creator we follow the path began by Adam in open rebellion against a holy God. One day all atheist will be bow before their creator when either death claims them or Christ comes again and that their unbelief which is sin , will condemn them to hell. My prayer for those who mock God and deny Him is that the Holy Spirit will lead them to repentance and reveal the one who is the truth , Jesus Christ. So do worry because apart from Christ you will die in your sins and are in the hands of an angry God .
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Saturday, February 7, 2009
Quick Take ......
Its funny how things change . The band Kiss is playing the commons in Halifax this year and growing up I would have given my eye teeth to see them. But time and changes in my life have rendered any allure of the sight of seeing aging "rock" stars in spandex a sight I would rather not see. Plus having an almost 60 year old guy sing Christine Sixteen is just creepy and wrong on so many levels. So I will be skipping the spectacle of men in tights that is for sure.
Thursday, January 22, 2009
March for Life 2009
"For you formed my inward parts;you knitted me together in my mother's womb.I praise you,for I am fearfully and wonderfully made.Wonderful are your works;my soul knows it very well" Psalm 139 verses 14-15.
Today is March for life in the US. It is also the anniversary of Roe vs. Wade. Abortion is one of the most insidious evil's that continues to grow in our times.When I have had the chance to talk to people who support the the right for a women to kill their unborn child, most have never really looked into the issue or took the time to look at the facts . The first time I saw a aborted baby at only 14 weeks or so old I was sickened by how brutal and sick the sight of this little one ripped apart before my eyes. May we pray that God will bring repentance and healing concerning this brutal practice . May we take a moment to fathom the fact that in the US 1.2 million a year are murdered and in Canada over 100000 .
The only hope is the gospel of Jesus Christ. We are all sinners and it is at the foot of the cross all things can be made new and healed .
Today is March for life in the US. It is also the anniversary of Roe vs. Wade. Abortion is one of the most insidious evil's that continues to grow in our times.When I have had the chance to talk to people who support the the right for a women to kill their unborn child, most have never really looked into the issue or took the time to look at the facts . The first time I saw a aborted baby at only 14 weeks or so old I was sickened by how brutal and sick the sight of this little one ripped apart before my eyes. May we pray that God will bring repentance and healing concerning this brutal practice . May we take a moment to fathom the fact that in the US 1.2 million a year are murdered and in Canada over 100000 .
The only hope is the gospel of Jesus Christ. We are all sinners and it is at the foot of the cross all things can be made new and healed .
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Earthly Messiah's and Mind Numbing Excess...
So the new "messiah" has been placed in the seat of power . The collective world seems like a teenage girl , swooning over a rock star or movie idol.Now that is not President Obama's fault, but when you listen to his words , his rhetoric has a prophetic element to them and plays to the masses . It is almost nauseating to watch this "man worship" by celebrities and the common . Needless to say I have stayed away from every T.V program that has anything to do with this over blown excessive spectacle.
The fact that this whole affair is costing up to 170 million is gross and disgusting. It seems to me the media was all up in arms when President Bush spent 50 million . I wonder if it will even mention this fact and apply the same critical nature that it poured out on Bush. I doubt it very much .
The bottom line for me is the new President stands for and wants to promote policies that clearly contradict God's word by promoting gay marriage, to the evil of our age , abortion . My prayer for the President is God would bring about repentance and the true gospel of Christ would become a reality in his life.
I do pray for protection for him and his family and he will govern well.But on the matters mentioned above , I hope he fails miserable.
The fact that this whole affair is costing up to 170 million is gross and disgusting. It seems to me the media was all up in arms when President Bush spent 50 million . I wonder if it will even mention this fact and apply the same critical nature that it poured out on Bush. I doubt it very much .
The bottom line for me is the new President stands for and wants to promote policies that clearly contradict God's word by promoting gay marriage, to the evil of our age , abortion . My prayer for the President is God would bring about repentance and the true gospel of Christ would become a reality in his life.
I do pray for protection for him and his family and he will govern well.But on the matters mentioned above , I hope he fails miserable.
Thursday, January 15, 2009
Realing with Reality
I have never been a fan of Reality T.V . I find the shows exploitative and often mean spirited. The only thing they are good for is showing the "reality" that we are sinners.But having come across the rant of a trainer on the Biggest Loser , it brings them to a new low.The show features over weight contestants and their quest to win by losing the most pounds. The trainers use aggressive techniques and at times almost boot camp jargon , entering into the realm of obnoxious and offensive. Anyway this trainer goes off the deep end , swearing and calling out a female contestant. He is obnoxious, foul mouthed and comes across as the jerk jock you remember from high school.
Granted this contestant willing joined up for this , and lets face it, since we don't have the Roman Coliseum , feed the Christians to the lions , these shows feed that mindset.But it is still unwarranted and if I had my way all these shows would be gone from the T.V. I guess what creative juices used to flow from writers in Hollywood or weird would be better lately, have dried up .
So now back to a lost art form , reading a good book !!
Granted this contestant willing joined up for this , and lets face it, since we don't have the Roman Coliseum , feed the Christians to the lions , these shows feed that mindset.But it is still unwarranted and if I had my way all these shows would be gone from the T.V. I guess what creative juices used to flow from writers in Hollywood or weird would be better lately, have dried up .
So now back to a lost art form , reading a good book !!
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Into the Blue
Well here we are into 2009 . One thing I have never done for years is make resolutions anymore. Really who keeps them. Plus they are nothing more than a set up for failure in general. I think setting goals are fine but at the same time they must be realistic.
The bottom line for me this year is a new job and one that my aging body can handle. Another goal I do have is to write more often on this blog . Over and out for now.
The bottom line for me this year is a new job and one that my aging body can handle. Another goal I do have is to write more often on this blog . Over and out for now.
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Fading Lights and Drooping Tree's
Well it will soon be 2009. The carols are slowly fading into the distance and the tree is slowly showing its wear. I always feel a bit melancholy at the end of the Christmas season. But I'm reminded that the light that came into the world doesn't dim after things are packed away because Jesus is the light of the world. The things of this world are passing away . Our bodies are stepping another inch towards the grave and sometimes our best laid plans for success can coming crashing down as we have seen with the fall of the economy.
It is only in Christ we have hope . Hope for a sinner such as me to be forgiven , joy in knowing that He has washed me whiter than snow and peace in realizing that thanks to His coming ,living a sinless and obedient life to the Father , and being put to death on the cursed tree, He displayed God's grace in that while we were sinner's ,Christ died for me. As the Westminster Confession states , the chief end of man is to glorify God and enjoy Him forever. That's a gift which never fades , nor rusts away.
As this new year comes may you hear Jesus command to repent believe in Him. For He is the only hope for a sinful and depraved man , like me and like you.The clock is ticking and judgment is coming when we stand before a holy God .
It is only in Christ we have hope . Hope for a sinner such as me to be forgiven , joy in knowing that He has washed me whiter than snow and peace in realizing that thanks to His coming ,living a sinless and obedient life to the Father , and being put to death on the cursed tree, He displayed God's grace in that while we were sinner's ,Christ died for me. As the Westminster Confession states , the chief end of man is to glorify God and enjoy Him forever. That's a gift which never fades , nor rusts away.
As this new year comes may you hear Jesus command to repent believe in Him. For He is the only hope for a sinful and depraved man , like me and like you.The clock is ticking and judgment is coming when we stand before a holy God .
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