Sunday, January 2, 2011
Culture or Religion
As a Christian women was speaking to her friend about the difference in their beliefs. I was taken back as I heard her say "you aren't a very good Jew". Was it because she didn't take on the traditions of the culture or that she didn't go to the synagogue, or was it she didn't have any faith at all? Or was it out of ignorance on both of their parts?
The Christian lady didn't go to church, didn't have a routine of bible reading and studying. The culture traditions she attended were mostly family dinners and gift giving at Christmas and Easter baskets. So in fact she wasn't a very good Christian. Maybe this is why they became friends.
Being a Jew is a culture one is born into. It is also a faith where Jesus is known as a prophet. A very good man,who taught the old testament of Moses, Noah,Daniel,and Isaiah.
My soul was sadden that neither of them really had a stand. It is known the Jews were Gods chosen people. It is also known we the gentiles were instructed to lead his people back to him. Why could neither of them see their place in Gods hands?
A lesson here for me, is that I will strive to understand the cultures of others and know that Jesus did not push his gift on anyone. But he did speak truth to all within hearing distance.
There is nothing that we take with us from this earth. It is all too important of what we leave behind. I sure hope it will be said one day that I left the heart to serve and the words of truth to those who wanted to accept the gift from God his only son Jesus.
The Christian lady didn't go to church, didn't have a routine of bible reading and studying. The culture traditions she attended were mostly family dinners and gift giving at Christmas and Easter baskets. So in fact she wasn't a very good Christian. Maybe this is why they became friends.
Being a Jew is a culture one is born into. It is also a faith where Jesus is known as a prophet. A very good man,who taught the old testament of Moses, Noah,Daniel,and Isaiah.
My soul was sadden that neither of them really had a stand. It is known the Jews were Gods chosen people. It is also known we the gentiles were instructed to lead his people back to him. Why could neither of them see their place in Gods hands?
A lesson here for me, is that I will strive to understand the cultures of others and know that Jesus did not push his gift on anyone. But he did speak truth to all within hearing distance.
There is nothing that we take with us from this earth. It is all too important of what we leave behind. I sure hope it will be said one day that I left the heart to serve and the words of truth to those who wanted to accept the gift from God his only son Jesus.
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Another point of view
It's commonly heard "wait till your father comes home." What are we really saying? I don't have time to deal with this./ or are we saying, you don't have to listen to me I'm merely a women and men get the bigger respect.
Actually that is how I looked at it.( when I was the child) That is one reason, I suppose I was known as the stronger diciplinary parent.
Don't miss understand me, It takes both parents to guide a child, and the child needs to know the parents work together. This is for married parents as well goes the same for the divorced.
Please feel free to question my thoughts or ask your questions. I would love to hear from you
Actually that is how I looked at it.( when I was the child) That is one reason, I suppose I was known as the stronger diciplinary parent.
Don't miss understand me, It takes both parents to guide a child, and the child needs to know the parents work together. This is for married parents as well goes the same for the divorced.
Please feel free to question my thoughts or ask your questions. I would love to hear from you
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
One Liners
Your life is what your thoughts make it.
Count your blessings not your troubles
Act rather than Re Act.
Count your blessings not your troubles
Act rather than Re Act.
Monday, August 2, 2010
Remeber
When you were first placed in my arms; I gracefully held the gift from God.
I kissed your face and whispered these words in your tiny ear.
"Remember always the words the angels spoke to you."
"Remember what God placed in your heart before he sent you to me."
Daily, over the first year I would remind you to listen closely, keep your eyes on the angels that God gave you, to watch over you all the days of your life.
I never wanted you to forget. Never ever forget what it felt like hear God's angels softly in your ear.
I have forgotten.
I dream of hearing their voices.
I ask God for his own voices to be heard. My heart hears his words, or is it the memory of long ago?
Do not be afraid to ask God for the favor of his angels.
However never forget you were placed above them.
They are mysterious, this is true. But you my child; how very special you are. Above the angels with more power and value.
Do not take my word for the truth. Search it for yourself. Search out how God's plan was to make you holy.
You were to be set apart all other creations.
He trusted you to make choices to glorify him.
He trusted you with secrets and dreams.
Every dream your heart had was placed there by his love for you.
God believes in you, because you were made in his image.
Jesus once asked "Who do you say that I am?"
I ask you a similar question; "Who do you say you are?"
I kissed your face and whispered these words in your tiny ear.
"Remember always the words the angels spoke to you."
"Remember what God placed in your heart before he sent you to me."
Daily, over the first year I would remind you to listen closely, keep your eyes on the angels that God gave you, to watch over you all the days of your life.
I never wanted you to forget. Never ever forget what it felt like hear God's angels softly in your ear.
I have forgotten.
I dream of hearing their voices.
I ask God for his own voices to be heard. My heart hears his words, or is it the memory of long ago?
Do not be afraid to ask God for the favor of his angels.
However never forget you were placed above them.
They are mysterious, this is true. But you my child; how very special you are. Above the angels with more power and value.
Do not take my word for the truth. Search it for yourself. Search out how God's plan was to make you holy.
You were to be set apart all other creations.
He trusted you to make choices to glorify him.
He trusted you with secrets and dreams.
Every dream your heart had was placed there by his love for you.
God believes in you, because you were made in his image.
Jesus once asked "Who do you say that I am?"
I ask you a similar question; "Who do you say you are?"
Thursday, July 8, 2010
Self Thinkers
Selfishness looks the same on all people.
It is not attractive.
When we strive to prosper at the cost of others, or we consider only the effects of success in our best interest.
How then can we call ourselves selfless ones?
While I was talking with a friend who I admire and respect it looked as though she was warm and loving to all those around her. But for the first time I watched her speak of others and it was all too familiar with the same way I found myself speaking of others. We feel in our hearts we care and love all equally and yet our tone and speech does not imply the same.
I felt shame and conviction.
God want you forgive me and help me with this selfish nature I carry. My heart does not mean to be only thinking of my self, however I catch myself putting others after me and only listening to myself.
Self ishly I long to be Self less.
It is not attractive.
When we strive to prosper at the cost of others, or we consider only the effects of success in our best interest.
How then can we call ourselves selfless ones?
While I was talking with a friend who I admire and respect it looked as though she was warm and loving to all those around her. But for the first time I watched her speak of others and it was all too familiar with the same way I found myself speaking of others. We feel in our hearts we care and love all equally and yet our tone and speech does not imply the same.
I felt shame and conviction.
God want you forgive me and help me with this selfish nature I carry. My heart does not mean to be only thinking of my self, however I catch myself putting others after me and only listening to myself.
Self ishly I long to be Self less.
Monday, May 17, 2010
My first Writers Conferance.
It was September 11th, 2009, and I was about to enter a room full of what I had invisioned, well read, and known authors.
I felt intimated and feared I would truely make a total fool of myself. I knew that all I really had to do was to ask the Holy Spirit to give me clearity. So there I set in the car nervous and feeling scared to death.
I silently ask for Jesus to send his Holy Spirit to me I had a request, it went like this.
Lord Jesus, please confirm that it is your will and desire that I am to be a writer. Please make it clear if you are ready for me to carry your lessons to others, or close this door clearly so you can guide me to another field to serve you.
There I was among those strangers who embrassed me fully.
Now I have a published story in their book America Remembered. Well I suppose this is my book as well.
You can order yours at
Christianauthorsguild.com
Enjoy every story, and know without doubt God was ready for these stories to be joined together and he will place them in the homes of those who so desire.
Just another lesson. His timing not our own.
It was September 11th, 2009, and I was about to enter a room full of what I had invisioned, well read, and known authors.
I felt intimated and feared I would truely make a total fool of myself. I knew that all I really had to do was to ask the Holy Spirit to give me clearity. So there I set in the car nervous and feeling scared to death.
I silently ask for Jesus to send his Holy Spirit to me I had a request, it went like this.
Lord Jesus, please confirm that it is your will and desire that I am to be a writer. Please make it clear if you are ready for me to carry your lessons to others, or close this door clearly so you can guide me to another field to serve you.
There I was among those strangers who embrassed me fully.
Now I have a published story in their book America Remembered. Well I suppose this is my book as well.
You can order yours at
Christianauthorsguild.com
Enjoy every story, and know without doubt God was ready for these stories to be joined together and he will place them in the homes of those who so desire.
Just another lesson. His timing not our own.
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