Some people say the ancient Mayans say that the world’s expiration date is quickly approaching, but there are other arguments around these days about just how imminent such an end might be. A Statement like" Judgment Day is “guaranteed” to begin on May 21st, 2011. Oh, really now. I beg to differ. But who am I to argue the XPERTS.
I have been completely fascinated by this proclamation ever since I first heard Harold Camping’s declaration earlier this year. You see, this guy Camping is a long-time Christian radio broadcaster who has been around forever, well maybe not that long), but as long as I can remember, which is longer than most but not as many as a few........
So Harold, the earth is scheduled for destruction next week and you have “absolute proof” that the Rapture will take place a week from this Saturday, and that God will then destroy the entire planet along with the universe) on October 21st, about 5 months later. So if this is God’s plan for the end of the world, the planet must really be a wicked place.” and He is just tired and Bored with us humans.
Camping obviously has a twisted sort of mind and is in my opinion, something of a heretic or even a nut. He also thinks that the Holy Spirit has no connection to most Christian churches or denominations today.
So Harold, what does the Holy Spirit then do with all this free time. Go on Vacation? I think you were the same person who way back in 1994 set another day for our Lord’s return, which was back in 1994.
Harold, let me go on record to say that I don't have much patience for predictions about the future based on interpretations of religious texts. The Bible says NO ONE KNOWS THE HOUR. Not even the ARC Angels. NO ONE knows, which even includes me, Master Yoda. God holds that ace card in HIS HAND.
I know what many say about the Mayan calendar and that it abruptly stops. Did you ever think that they just ran out of ink or got bored with it and just went fishing or something. Maybe you meant to say because of this chain-reaction of uprisings in the Middle East, the Tsunami in Japan, the nuclear issues after wards along with the global financial crisis, and maybe even the recent tornadoes or even the flooding of the Mississippi.
So Harold, I give you the credit of being plain dumb. I trust what the Bible says that GOD SAID and NOT a man.
So I will probably wake up on May 22nd and just say, God I knew to trust you and not Harold. At least Harold hasn't asked me to drink the red Kool-Aid.
till next time
peace
tc
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Inspired
As many of you know, I have been around ministry and in particular Student Ministry for a "few years. I have seen the good, the bad, and the ugly of seeing first hand students either accept or reject Jesus. I have been saddened, crushed, broken, bewildered, out of breath, confused, stressed, stretched myself way too thin on way too many occasions, thrown under the bus, ran over, talked about and just about slapped on a few occasions.
But then there are times when I am refreshed, confident, humbled, encouraged, complimented, thanked, prayed for and finally Inspired when a student gets it. I mean REALLY GETS IT and gets it BIG TIME.
Recently at a homeless outreach God spoke to a student in a very BIG way thru a very unlikely homeless person. You see many times we follow the Kaleo (Call) of God to go. Go and give the Good News to the less fortunate, the down trodden, the unlucky, the outcasts of today's society that few even like to be around. To tell others of God's Great Love for us, all of us. Not just to "church people". You see most "Church People" just DON'T GET IT. They go to church on Sunday after Sunday and walk in and walk out UNCHANGED. Never hearing inspiring words from the Pastor or much less from The Father through His Holy Spirit. I have been down that path, so I KNOW. But when I hear or see or READ in this case of a student who was spoken to by a homeless person and this homeless man simply spoke God's Word to her. Just the Opposite of why they came in the first place and it STUCK. Let's just say I am EXCITED. I can see why when just ONE SHEEP is FOUND, Heaven rejoices. But when I see it take place before my very eyes and I see a movement of God thru an unlikely candidate and this person easily recognises they have been slightly off the path and immediately correct it, I AM EXSTATIC. OK OK TC, I see you are excited but over something like this, ABSOLUTELY.
Sometimes I have seen days and weeks and months go by without seeing anyone GET IT. Hours of preperation and Bible study to reach just one student and then I just show up and am just standing there and out of the blue, BAM, God speaks and this one student GETS IT. U BET ur sweet bippy I am excited. I can read in the words they wrote and can just imagine their face is a glow and is lite up with God's Glow.
All I could think is God why them and why thru a homeless guy?
Then I get a quick reply back and am told because, If I did it any other way, You probaly would have not recognised it either. That's why I am God, Tim and you are Not. My timing is perfect. Learn and Rejoice and Stand Firm for your students. I belive in you.
So today, I stand humbled by God's Grace and that he loves people. All people and if God can speak thru a mule, He can surely speak thru one of his children.
till next time.
peace
tc
But then there are times when I am refreshed, confident, humbled, encouraged, complimented, thanked, prayed for and finally Inspired when a student gets it. I mean REALLY GETS IT and gets it BIG TIME.
Recently at a homeless outreach God spoke to a student in a very BIG way thru a very unlikely homeless person. You see many times we follow the Kaleo (Call) of God to go. Go and give the Good News to the less fortunate, the down trodden, the unlucky, the outcasts of today's society that few even like to be around. To tell others of God's Great Love for us, all of us. Not just to "church people". You see most "Church People" just DON'T GET IT. They go to church on Sunday after Sunday and walk in and walk out UNCHANGED. Never hearing inspiring words from the Pastor or much less from The Father through His Holy Spirit. I have been down that path, so I KNOW. But when I hear or see or READ in this case of a student who was spoken to by a homeless person and this homeless man simply spoke God's Word to her. Just the Opposite of why they came in the first place and it STUCK. Let's just say I am EXCITED. I can see why when just ONE SHEEP is FOUND, Heaven rejoices. But when I see it take place before my very eyes and I see a movement of God thru an unlikely candidate and this person easily recognises they have been slightly off the path and immediately correct it, I AM EXSTATIC. OK OK TC, I see you are excited but over something like this, ABSOLUTELY.
Sometimes I have seen days and weeks and months go by without seeing anyone GET IT. Hours of preperation and Bible study to reach just one student and then I just show up and am just standing there and out of the blue, BAM, God speaks and this one student GETS IT. U BET ur sweet bippy I am excited. I can read in the words they wrote and can just imagine their face is a glow and is lite up with God's Glow.
All I could think is God why them and why thru a homeless guy?
Then I get a quick reply back and am told because, If I did it any other way, You probaly would have not recognised it either. That's why I am God, Tim and you are Not. My timing is perfect. Learn and Rejoice and Stand Firm for your students. I belive in you.
So today, I stand humbled by God's Grace and that he loves people. All people and if God can speak thru a mule, He can surely speak thru one of his children.
till next time.
peace
tc
Things we have forgotten
What does Jesus mean when He tells us to follow Him? Are we supposed to just agree with what He says, or does He really mean we're supposed to do the things He did and live the life He lived? Once we understand how to follow Jesus, we see the hard life that might be in store for us, and then the real question becomes not how, but why we would want to follow Him in the first place.
Is church a specific place where individuals meet once a week to sing a few songs and listen to someone talk about God, or does church refer to the people themselves, who share a common mission in the world? Maybe if we start to view church the way God designed it, as a family loving each other and living and sharing all of life together, we might show the world a glimpse of who God is, and we might begin to impact the world as God intended us to do.
Then God gives each of us the gift of the Holy Spirit, our source of supernatural power. But today the church acts neither "super" nor "natural." How do we join the move of what the Spirit is doing? Maybe once we understand who the Holy Spirit is, the church can stop being so ordinary, and can start being the agents of change in the world that God designed us to be.
What does the Bible mean when it tells us to fear God? Is it a kind of respect or reverence as many in the church seem to see it today, or is it really more of a paralyzing fear that can drive you to your knees in trembling? A clear understanding of what the Bible teaches can lead to a true fear of God, which can ultimately lead to the life we were intended to live.
Is it possible that our prayers go unanswered because we are praying out of a sense of obligation or maybe for the wrong things? Are our prayers supposed to be a list of things we want, or are they really intended to be an ongoing dialogue with God about the things He wants? Maybe if we align our prayers with God's mission, we would see God answer our prayers in supernatural ways that we could never imagine.
What is communion really all about? Is it just a ritual that we're supposed to repeat from time to time, or is it intended to be a continual reminder among us that we are on a mission together? Maybe Jesus told us to remember this way because He knew that living on a mission can be hard, and that we need to help each other remember if we are going to accomplish what He has called us to do.
till next time
tc
peace
Is church a specific place where individuals meet once a week to sing a few songs and listen to someone talk about God, or does church refer to the people themselves, who share a common mission in the world? Maybe if we start to view church the way God designed it, as a family loving each other and living and sharing all of life together, we might show the world a glimpse of who God is, and we might begin to impact the world as God intended us to do.
Then God gives each of us the gift of the Holy Spirit, our source of supernatural power. But today the church acts neither "super" nor "natural." How do we join the move of what the Spirit is doing? Maybe once we understand who the Holy Spirit is, the church can stop being so ordinary, and can start being the agents of change in the world that God designed us to be.
What does the Bible mean when it tells us to fear God? Is it a kind of respect or reverence as many in the church seem to see it today, or is it really more of a paralyzing fear that can drive you to your knees in trembling? A clear understanding of what the Bible teaches can lead to a true fear of God, which can ultimately lead to the life we were intended to live.
Is it possible that our prayers go unanswered because we are praying out of a sense of obligation or maybe for the wrong things? Are our prayers supposed to be a list of things we want, or are they really intended to be an ongoing dialogue with God about the things He wants? Maybe if we align our prayers with God's mission, we would see God answer our prayers in supernatural ways that we could never imagine.
What is communion really all about? Is it just a ritual that we're supposed to repeat from time to time, or is it intended to be a continual reminder among us that we are on a mission together? Maybe Jesus told us to remember this way because He knew that living on a mission can be hard, and that we need to help each other remember if we are going to accomplish what He has called us to do.
till next time
tc
peace
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