I was discussing “predestination” with a friend…
and I asked him what he thought about it. He replied, “I don’t know if I can believe that God predestines people.”
I then asked him why that was. I was expecting to hear the answer that you usually expect, like, “I just don’t think God is fair in electing some, but not others,” or “I just can’t believe in a God who would do that.” But his answer blew me.
He said to me, “Because man… I just don’t see how God would predestine a guy as screwed up as me.” I just wanted to cry right there.
I emphatically told him, “That’s the point! That’s the beauty! That’s glory of election! God chose you because you’re screwed up, sinful, wicked, corrupt, and depraved. All so that He could say, ‘Look at where you were… but look at where I brought you.’ God glories in taking jacked up sinners like you and me and making us sons.”
It was a great moment. It reminded me of the beauty of God single handedly snatching me up out of the darkness and bring me into His marvelous light. God is a God who saves, brothers and sisters.
Let’s never be ashamed to celebrate that.
(出典: blakebaggott)
Wyoming
may be a state (that seems like it’s) in the middle of nowhere, but it definitely has some of the most beautiful homes I’ve seen yet. Not to mention the scenery. If I was ever given the chance to move based solely on scenery, I think Wyoming would be part of my top list.
(出典: akeziah、ohtodayisawindingroadから)
"If Christ has died for me, ungodly as I am, without strength as I am, then I cannot live in sin any longer, but must arouse myself to love and serve Him who hath redeemed me. I cannot trifle with the evil which slew my best Friend. I must be holy for His sake. How can I live in sin when He has died to save me from it?"
Charles Spurgeon
(出典: tallerthanlions)
"God’s grace doesn’t demand you get clean before you come to Jesus. Rather, our only hope for getting clean is to come to Jesus. Only in the Gospel does love precede loveliness. Everywhere else loveliness precedes love."
Tullian Tchividjian
(出典: tallerthanlions)
“Don’t Think Twice It’s Alright” a Bob Dylan cover by Ke$ha.
I love that you can hear her crying.
(出典: tylercoates、tylerknottから)
(出典: beautifulandscary、sketchmedesireから)
"To deny absolute sovereignty to God is to deny that He is God… If man is the determiner of his own destiny, then man has gained thereby an independence from God and the power to prevent God from the exercise of His will and the fulfillment of His plan. God is then reduced at best to the status of a constitutional monarch: He reigns but does not rule."
R.J. Rushdoony - Sovereignty pg. 71
(出典: chalcedon.edu、jasminecrystalから)
10 Virtues of the Proverbs 31 Woman.
10 Virtues of the Proverbs 31 Woman
1. Faith - A Virtuous Woman serves God with all of her heart, mind, and soul. She seeks His will for her life and follows His ways. (Proverbs 31: 26, Proverbs 31: 29 – 31, Matthew 22: 37, John 14: 15, Psalm 119: 15
2. Marriage – A Virtuous Woman respects her husband. She does him good all the days of her life. She is trustworthy and a helpmeet. (Proverbs 31: 11- 12, Proverbs 31: 23, Proverbs 31: 28, 1 Peter 3, Ephesians 5, Genesis2: 18)
3. Mothering - A Virtuous Woman teaches her children the ways of her Father in heaven. She nurtures her children with the love of Christ, disciplines them with care and wisdom, and trains them in the way they should go. (Proverbs 31: 28, Proverbs 31: 26, Proverbs 22: 6, Deuteronomy 6, Luke 18: 16)
4. Health – A Virtuous Woman cares for her body. She prepares healthy food for her family. (Proverbs 31: 14 – 15, Proverbs 31: 17, 1 Corinthians 6: 19, Genesis 1: 29, Daniel 1, Leviticus 11)
5. Service - A Virtuous Woman serves her husband, her family, her friends, and her neighbors with a gentle and loving spirit. She is charitable. (Proverbs 31: 12, Proverbs 31: 15, Proverbs 31: 20, 1 Corinthians 13: 13)
6. Finances - A Virtuous Woman seeks her husband’s approval before making purchases and spends money wisely. She is careful to purchase quality items which her family needs. (Proverbs 31: 14, Proverbs 31: 16, Proverbs 31: 18, 1 Timothy 6: 10, Ephesians 5: 23, Deuteronomy 14: 22, Numbers 18: 26)
7. Industry – A Virtuous Woman works willingly with her hands. She sings praises to God and does not grumble while completing her tasks. (Proverbs 31: 13, Proverbs 31: 16, Proverbs 31: 24, Proverbs 31: 31, Philippians 2: 14)
8. Homemaking – A Virtuous Woman is a homemaker. She creates an inviting atmosphere of warmth and love for her family and guests. She uses hospitality to minister to those around her. (Proverbs 31: 15, Proverbs 31: 20 – 22, Proverbs 31: 27, Titus 2: 5, 1 Peter 4: 9, Hebrews 13: 2)
9. Time - A Virtuous Woman uses her time wisely. She works diligently to complete her daily tasks. She does not spend time dwelling on those things that do not please the Lord. (Proverbs 31: 13, Proverbs 31: 19, Proverbs 31: 27, Ecclesiastes 3, Proverbs 16: 9, Philippians 4:8 )
10. Beauty – A Virtuous Woman is a woman of worth and beauty. She has the inner beauty that only comes from Christ. She uses her creativity and sense of style to create beauty in her life and the lives of her loved ones. (Proverbs 31: 10Proverbs 31: 21 – 22, Proverbs 31: 24 -25, Isaiah 61: 10, 1 Timothy 2: 9, 1 Peter 3: 1 – 6)
(出典: avirtuouswoman.org、jasminecrystalから)
That awkward moment when you are in the drive thru ordering coffee from the garbage can instead of the mikey thing and your daughter doesn’t say a word.
(出典: ashleys-mom)
Accurate.
This needs to be on my blog.
But really…
I really cannot sing worth anything.
Me, everyday.
(出典: driscollmeme)
(bottle-greenから)
A random question:
How many times have y’all (getting my southern charm on, ya know) been part of/(do you think) will be part of a wedding party?
all three of them!
haha Jesse, you’re dead on! So far, I’m thinking all three too :} Just a matter of prayer, patience, and working out all the details.
