Who do we connect with better?

The last few weeks we have been studying about the Body, Soul and Spirit. We read in 1 Thess. 5:23 "23 May God himself, the God of peace, sanctify you through and through. May your whole spirit, soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ." Now for my dichotomist and trichotomist friends out there, this isn't about any of that stuff. If you didn't understand that last sentence, your ok too.

What I do want to draw you attention to is this. We live in a world that is ALL about the body and the soul (psyche). I am very alarmed at the number of famous people committing suicide. Yet I don't hear anyone in media say, "This is wrong!" Don't do it! Instead we continue to push the boundaries of what the Body and Soul can tolerate until finally something snaps. But again, nobody stands up and says, "STOP IT!!" Why are peoples minds and hearts failing them? Why are they so prone to addictions? Even in the face of good sound logic why do people continue to do what they know will eventually destroy them?

Someone asked me once why do people think that they will live forever? Simple, because they will. Another trick of Satan, much like the one he pulled in the Garden of Eden. When he promised Adam and Eve that they would be like God, he was telling the truth. They would be able to tell the difference between good and evil. What he failed to tell them was that they didn't have the capacity in and of themselves to keep evil at bay. This is why Jesus came and gave His life on the cross. To empower us and help us overcome this world.

Satan promises that you will live forever, what he doesn't tell you is that path your on is going to lead straight to hell. Do not pass go, do not collect $200, no purgatory, no second chances.

So who do you connect with better? The body, soul or spirit?

Sunday Evening Thoughts

Well I took a nap today. I honestly can't tell you when the last time I actually did that. Felt weird. But as I think about this mornings service there is a lot to reflect on.

God is soooooo awesome. I believe we are going to hear some great reports from this mornings service.

Many people told me that they needed to hear what was shared today from the message. That it really helped them. Praise God!

We had 50 in this mornings service. Yea!!!

The new Children's Church reveal was great! There is more to come in there too!

Sunday School has some great discussion today. I hope that it helped some of think about what we are thinking about!!

My Aunt Bev and Cousin Randy are headed back to Oregon Tuesday. Now that the weather is getting warmer, vacation is over. It's that the way it seems to work out!

Got some great reports from those who attended DSOM yesterday! Didn't even get a chance to say something about that today!

Ok, I know that Buddy Barrel is BIG. But he has been making a big difference for Jesus for over 50 years. So he gets the right to be that tall.

It's funny how my idea of what, "orderly" and what the Holy Spirit thinks is "orderly" isn't the same thing. I have just learned to go with it. The Holy Spirit is never out of control.

The Praise and Worship team sounded great today. We actually had some harmony going. They start practicing for Easter this week. You are really going to be impressed with what they are going to do. You really, really need to bring some friends to see it too.

Ok my fingers are tired. Bye now.

Tomorrow at FFWC!

I am looking forward to tomorrows services at FFWC. I am starting a new series, A Rock and a Hard Place. Miracles and healing for the 21st century. I am looking forward to seeing God do some great things during the month of March.

Then our new Children's Church will be revealed tomorrow! Wow! What a transformation!

Also don't forget that on March 14th all clocks spring forward one hour! Daylight Savings time is here again!

Then Easter is April 4th this year! We are working on having a powerful and wonderful week starting with Palm Sunday on March 28th.

A New Look

Well after about 12 hours of frustration - I finally have a new look for my blog. Let me know what you think of it, and if you have any problems using it. I will be updating it over the next few days, so check back and see what is going on.

Thanks to everyone who let me know that you missed my blog entries. I was really wondering if anyone was reading these things. I needed a couple of weeks though to work on the church building. Boy does it look GOOOOOOD!!! Sectional Council was here last Tuesday and we were able to serve our local AG ministers with a facility that was a blessing Stop by the church if you haven't seen it already.

Tonight I am cooking Springfield Cashew Chicken for my mom (who lives here in Stuart) and my Aunt Bev and Cousin Randy who are visiting from Oregon. I will try to get some pics for everyone. See ya tomorrow!!

Tiger Woods Is Still In The Woods

Tiger Woods today finally spoke after weeks of speculation, here-say and rumor. Most of what we already know was confirmed and his public confession, regardless of what we might think, is a part of his healing process. However, he still doesn't get it. In his statement he says,

"I actively practiced my faith from childhood until I drifted away from it in recent years. Buddhism teaches that a craving for things outside ourselves causes an unhappy and pointless search for security. It teaches me to stop following every impulse and to learn restraint. Obviously, I lost track of what I was taught."

Whatever therapy that he is getting, and I am glad that he is seeking help, it obviously doesn't care what ones "higher power" is. When someone drifts away from their core beliefs and their "spiritual" center - disaster is inevitable. But has Tiger ever stopped to think that his beliefs and spirituality are the very things that led him astray.

The purpose of Buddhism is to free one from suffering. It does not believe that the world is created or ruled by God. They do believe in deities that serve to inspire those who practice Buddhism. They do not believe in absolute truth, doctrine, theory or ideology. There is no God, there is no salvation, there is no truth (even though they seek Ultimate Truth) and there is most of all - no hope.

Buddhism, like all other powerless faiths, is only as perfect as the one practices it. In other words, Tiger has declared to stay on the course that got him into trouble in the first place. His addictions and habits are only symptoms of the real problem. He was right, his heart is insecure. Women didn't fill the void - Buddhism didn't fill the void - Only Jesus can.

Taking a Break

I have been taking a break from blogging. No particular reason other than I apparently needed to. Will be back and hope to revamp my look a little too.

6 more weeks of winter?

According to Punxsutawney Phil there will be 6 more weeks of winter. As a resident in Florida which qualifies me as an expert in voting, I would like a recount. Maybe we can appropriate some stimulus dollars over to Punxsutawney Phil and relocate him to climate that is sunnier. After all, Punxsutawney PA. is roughly 20% below the national average in sunshine during this time of the year. Surely there someone who has some influence with this rodent and can let him know that for those who are suffering from the psychological disorder called SAD, that is Seasonal Affective Disorder (No I am not making this one up) that a more positive, politically correct announcement may be in order. Instead of saying, 6 MORE WEEKS OF WINTER! Say, BETWEEN NOW AND MARCH 23RD, YOU MAY DESIRE TO VISIT A WARMER CLIMATE! Whatever course of action is taken, I completely reject the prognostication of an animal who lives in a hole in the ground. Just because he wants to hibernate for 6 weeks doesn't mean I have to - does it?