The Beast Within .......

Jekyll and Hyde or the Wolfman , illustrate the idea that within each individual lives or exist an evil that if given the right circumstances, can and will rear its head.  Granted these are horror icons, but they  also point to the biblical concept that we are sinners , that at our core we are so corrupted by sin, that we have within us the ability to do great evil.  

“None is righteous, no, not one;
11 no one understands;
no one seeks for God.
12 All have turned aside; together they have become worthless;
no one does good,
not even one.”
13 “Their throat is an open grave;
they use their tongues to deceive.”
“The venom of asps is under their lips.”
14 “Their mouth is full of curses and bitterness.”
15 “Their feet are swift to shed blood;
16 in their paths are ruin and misery,
17 and the way of peace they have not known.”
18 “There is no fear of God before their eyes.”

Paul in Romans 3, describes the condition of mankind . That no one is righteous  as they stand before a holy God who demands holiness to be in His presence. Not a concept a man likes to admit. We grade always on a curve.We are not as bad as a the next guy and we can always find someone we are better than . But in reality as much as we would not like to admit it ,we are closer to Hitler than we would like to admit. I know my own heart and it scares me at times . What hope would I have apart from Christ who is my righteousness and by redeeming me , is in the process of putting to death the old man , my Hyde, day by day. 

Reggies Reading Corner

Reading a good book is something I have always loved. When I was a teenager it was mainly Stephen King. The first book was Salems Lot and that hooked me. I kept reading King till he moved away from horror in the eighties. Salems Lot remains one of my favorites along with The Stand .

Since becoming a Christian I have leaned towards theology,history and biographies. But recentlly I have been wanting to start reading books just for fun again. So over the course of this year I plan on adding to my reading list books just for enjoyment. They don't have to be Christian , I don't buy into that whole scene .

So first on my list is  The Road by Cormac McCarthy. It has been  made into a movie starring Viggo Mortenson. After reading it I will put up a brief review. 

So I'm looking forward to reading again for enjoyment. Although my selections will probably be  more serious but that is just me.

So Why the Fuss

Well the Super Bowl is history , New Orleans won and the Tebow ad ran without the world coming to an end. It was a very non threatening and  didn't even mention abortion.

So after all is said and done , why the fuss. Once again it had to do with truth. When the evil of abortion is mentioned or implied in anyway , those who support this genocide reveal their true colors.

My thoughts on the commercial , it was well done and injected a little humor . It was understated and only linked to the bigger story . So if someone wanted to dig deeper they can . It didn't point fingers or was too preachy but at the same time it was clear about choosing life. It would have been nice if it had a bit more teeth but it was a little victory . That I will take .

So I give the commercial a field goal , not quite a touch down.

Bowled Over

So the biggest sports event on the earth is soon to dawn on us,the Super Bowl. No question it is hands down the most unique of all championships. The commercials themselves at half time are worth tuning into. They  are creative and fun.

But this year one is causing much controversy and has some liberal groups in a fit. Plus it has nothing to do about sex. Focus on the Family , an Evangelical ministry , has bought time to air a pro life spot featuring Tim Tebrow , a former all-star quarterback for the Florida Gators. All through his college career he has been a very out spoken Christian .

The add features the fact how his mom was told that perhaps the baby would not make it to term or if the baby did , he or she would be severely sick. Needless to say Tebrow's parents , devout believers put their trust in God. Needless to say the rest is history.

So out of the wood work come abortion right advocates ,planned parenthood and even gay advocacy figures saying that CBS should not be airing this religious and political message. They are mad.

But here is the thing that gets me. Its less than a minute , tastefully done and is not overtly preachy. So why the fuss. We have free speech . During the regular week of TV scheduling we have shows that preach a world view contrary to a biblical one. It promotes free sex, pro-choice , homosexuality as normal , usually pokes fun at Christianity , well you get the picture. So why are they so mad ? Truth . Plain and simple when darkness is exposed to light it recoils and will show its evil .

Abortion is an evil . It is murder and it is wrong. We are amazingly and wonderfully made. God is the author of life . If this commercial saves even one child , then it has done a great thing.

Psalm 139:13
For you formed my inward parts; you knitted me together in my mother's womb.

Shaking Things Up

After thinking about just shutting down this blog of mine , I decided to re-think it and do what I intended at the start. Write about things that get me going , be they either good or bad.

They will be through Christian world view but I will not pull punches . That is the way I'm . Some might not like what I'll write but so be it . It will not be nasty or rude but it might be a bit in your face. Maybe that's the reason I like Martin Luther so much . He was never known for his diplomacy .

So welcome and hopefully this will get my writing juices going .

Pensive and Melancholy but Hopeful

Well here we are finally officially over the Christmas holidays. However as of today , the tree still stands. At least for a few more days.

Ok the tree now sits outside , waiting for its final destination , the compost. Its funny how quick you can take it down as compared to putting it up.

I have always become a bit melancholy after Christmas. I really enjoy the Christmas season and having family over,listening to and singing carols . Just everything that goes with the whole season. Plus focusing on the birth of the Savior,Jesus Christ.But when its all over and things return to normal , I feel a bit pensive. Perhaps its because each Christmas , when all your family is with you ,having lost Mom going on 18 years ago and having my wife , diagnosed with cancer over 2 years ago , I realize life is short.

Plus ,as I go into this year without any job prospects , I have to admit feeling like a ship tossed about . But I will trust in the Lord for guidance and lean not on my own understanding .

So 2010 , we shall see what will come, but I hope to glorify God and serve Christ in all that transpires.

The Tired and Weary

I wanted to post something the other night but was feeling under the weather. Still not feeling quite right.

So my reflections about Christmas 09 and entering 2010 will come tomorrow . Till then , over and out.