Praise the Lord,
God is good. He is a great God and worthy of praise and glory and honor.
First off, I’d like to apologize for falling behind after having prepared myself for the upcoming season of GCN Radio. That said, let’s jump right into it, since I have a lot to cover today.
Starting off with the April 9th, 2010 episode, let me just say right off the bat, LOVE LOVE LOVE the new intro. It really does sound like a choir. Great job to the contributors. Backtracking just for a moment here to the March 26th, 2010 preseason show, the coca-cola/GCN Radio song from that episode is really catchy and sounds really awesome. Back to the April 9th episode, according to Brian and Justin the GCN (Main) Conference back in January went really well. Congrats to everyone involved and to all participants and attendees. Hopefully, in the near future I get to attend one so I can give my response from firsthand experience of the conference (I’m so excited to hear that Shawn Thomas, a favorite singer of mine, was a participant in Jan 2010). Once again, congrats. While I’m on the topic of the GCN Conference, the January 2011 conference in Denver sounds very promising.
For the sake of space and time, I’ll skip all the rest of the preshow talk between Brian and Justin since I feel it’s important for me to deal with the heart of the April 9th episode: Catholic Scandal. Before I jump head first into the topic of the episode though let me just backtrack into the preshow talk between Brian and Justin so as to mention the new book by Wesley that’s’ coming out’ (nice pun huh) in September/October of 2010. I am so looking forward to getting a copy (Justin has rave reviews for Wesley).
Now let’s dig into the heart of the April 9th show. A brief recap of what’s been going on in the Roman Catholic Church is that the priests (worldwide) have been abusing teenage boys. I think that it was wise of Brian and Justin to expel the myth that pedophilia and homosexuality are related in any way. I feel that it is vitally important for all people, gay and straight alike, Christian and non-Christian alike, to understand this reality: pedophilia is a psychological illness, while being LGBT is not an illness and it does not mean that if you are an LGBT (whichever of the letters you are – I am an L), that because or since you are gay/bi/trans/etc, that you are attracted to children. I am so grateful to Brian and Justin for dispelling this myth.
Justin made, I believe, an accurate parallel between gay priests and teenage boys and straight priests and teenage girls. In other words, for a gay priest, being around teenage boys, particularly in close private proximity would be equivalent to a straight priest being around teenage girls. Both would be equally tempted.
Brian made a key comment which I agree with wholeheartedly. Brian believes that honesty needs to be the key to dealing with the issue. He goes on to say that both the victim and the perpetrator needs to be truthful about it and that both need to seek counsel and guidance professionally. Kudos to Brian for this wise observation.
This led to the question for the week: What’s your reaction about the whole situation? Justin’s reaction is 2-fold: (1) there needs to be accountability and no one should be spending one on one time with impressionable persons and (2) there needs to be more openness about the abuse and about our sexuality.
My response: I think both Brian and Justin are on the right track. People need to realize that being gay doesn’t make you a pedophile and if you are having sexual thoughts about children you need to seek professional help (which I believe should include Godly guidance). Also, like Justin stated, there needs to be openness, honesty and accountability from all parties involved in such situations. If no one is open and honest about what’s going on, how can there be any accountability and how can both the victims and perpetrators seek the help they need? I think there’s more to this issue than what Brian and Justin can cover, but I think they made a great effort in shedding some much needed light on the situation.
The Church, be in Roman Catholic, Methodist, Baptist, or whatever or whatever your denomination, is supposed to be the Light of the World, according to Scripture. How can we be the Light of the World if there is still so much Darkness that we refuse to shed Light on? What kind of testimony and witness are we showing to the World? I believe we are to be Christ-like, and while we may never be perfect like Him, we can seek His help and guidance as to how to flush out the evil that threatens to destroy us as a family.
We are family. We are God’s family. As God’s family we should be uplifting one another regardless of our individual beliefs. As God’s family we should be praying for one another when we stumble and fall, as we all do from time to time, instead of being judgemental and critical. As God’s family, we should have open arms toward each other instead of an accusing finger pointed at each other. I hope Brian’s and Justin’s effort to shed light on this issue in the RC Church helps us to be more open to one another as children of God instead of thinking we need to shy away from each other when we don’t quite make the mark.
I'll be back soon with my response to the April 16th and April 23rd shows. Look out for these and I'm open to your response to the April 9th, April 16th or April 23rd shows.
God bless...
Lady J (aka LJ)
"For With God Nothing Is Impossible" Luke 1:37
The Message (MSG) John 3:16-18
16-18"This is how much God loved the world: He gave his Son, his one and only Son. And this is why: so that no one need be destroyed; by believing in him, anyone can have a whole and lasting life. God didn't go to all the trouble of sending his Son merely to point an accusing finger, telling the world how bad it was. He came to help, to put the world right again. Anyone who trusts in him is acquitted; anyone who refuses to trust him has long since been under the death sentence without knowing it. And why? Because of that person's failure to believe in the one-of-a-kind Son of God when introduced to him.
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Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Revolution 2010
Praise the Lord,
God is good. He is a great God and worthy of praise and glory and honor.
Well, we're 2 months into the new year already. I have been busy working a day job as well as trying to work on my stories.
So far, I haven't made much progress with the stories I'm working on, but I thought I'd share the Revolution 2010 Fast From Wrong Thinking from Gregory Dickow that just started a few days ago.
It's been about 11 days into the Revolution 2010 Fast but I thought that until the GCN Radio Show Season begins in March I'd share this Fast as well as my stories and any other thoughts I have with you to encourage you and all those who take the time to read this blog.
I encourage you to join the Revolution 2010 Fast and before I sign off for today let me just share today's thought we're fasting from:
Revolution Day 11: Fast from thoughts of financial fear.
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Today we’re fasting from thoughts of financial fear. “What if I end up poor when I’m old”; “I’m afraid I’ll never be financially well off”; “What if I make the wrong move”; etc.
We need to attack these fears with the Word of God and with right thinking.
Let's CHANGE IT TODAY:
1. Embrace God as your source—you’re only source. That doesn’t mean you don’t work or save. But fix your mind on God as provider. He is Jehovah Jireh—your provider (Genesis 22:12-14).
2. “Poor” thinking leads to “poor” living. Replace ‘poverty’ thinking (just getting by), with ‘prosperity’ thinking. Look up Romans 8:32. God supplies us with all things RICHLY to enjoy (1 Timothy 6:17).
3. Stop thinking God and money don’t mix. Trusting both don’t mix. God provides. TRUST God, not money. Trusting the wrong thing produces wrong choices.
4. Renew your mind to the purpose of money. God wants you blessed to be a blessing (Genesis 12:1-3) Deuteronomy 8:18 says He gives us the power to get wealth—TO ESTABLISH HIS COVENANT.
5. YOU HAVE CONTROL. Say it and believe it. You control your financial future by the seeds you sow and by the plans you make.
6. BELIEVE in the power of wisdom. You can ask for and receive MORE THAN YOU NEED (James 1:5). Solomon asked for wisdom, and he became wealthy. (2 Chronicles 1:11)
THINK IT & SAY IT:
I embrace God as my source. He provides all things richly for me to enjoy. I rebuke the fear of being poor, and I fill my mind with thoughts of God’s provision. I see the purpose of money is to advance the kingdom of God and I expect to bring MUCH advance for His glory. I do have control of my financial future and I expect the wisdom of God to flood my life beginning today, in Jesus’ Name
I pray today's fast encourages you the way it does me. Until next time...
God bless...
Lady J (aka LJ)
"For With God Nothing Is Impossible" Luke 1:37
The Message (MSG) John 3:16-18
16-18"This is how much God loved the world: He gave his Son, his one and only Son. And this is why: so that no one need be destroyed; by believing in him, anyone can have a whole and lasting life. God didn't go to all the trouble of sending his Son merely to point an accusing finger, telling the world how bad it was. He came to help, to put the world right again. Anyone who trusts in him is acquitted; anyone who refuses to trust him has long since been under the death sentence without knowing it. And why? Because of that person's failure to believe in the one-of-a-kind Son of God when introduced to him.
Follow me on twitter:
http://budurl.com/followjcchristianles
GLBT Christian Stories:
http://budurl.com/glbtchristianstories
PS. Have a 90 day free trial of Smart Subscriber.You can make money for the kingdom (what I call kingdom income) with affiliate commissions before you ever have to pay for anything up front. Check it out.
IM me on Yahoo Messenger: sweetladyj21
God is good. He is a great God and worthy of praise and glory and honor.
Well, we're 2 months into the new year already. I have been busy working a day job as well as trying to work on my stories.
So far, I haven't made much progress with the stories I'm working on, but I thought I'd share the Revolution 2010 Fast From Wrong Thinking from Gregory Dickow that just started a few days ago.
It's been about 11 days into the Revolution 2010 Fast but I thought that until the GCN Radio Show Season begins in March I'd share this Fast as well as my stories and any other thoughts I have with you to encourage you and all those who take the time to read this blog.
I encourage you to join the Revolution 2010 Fast and before I sign off for today let me just share today's thought we're fasting from:
Revolution Day 11: Fast from thoughts of financial fear.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Today we’re fasting from thoughts of financial fear. “What if I end up poor when I’m old”; “I’m afraid I’ll never be financially well off”; “What if I make the wrong move”; etc.
We need to attack these fears with the Word of God and with right thinking.
Let's CHANGE IT TODAY:
1. Embrace God as your source—you’re only source. That doesn’t mean you don’t work or save. But fix your mind on God as provider. He is Jehovah Jireh—your provider (Genesis 22:12-14).
2. “Poor” thinking leads to “poor” living. Replace ‘poverty’ thinking (just getting by), with ‘prosperity’ thinking. Look up Romans 8:32. God supplies us with all things RICHLY to enjoy (1 Timothy 6:17).
3. Stop thinking God and money don’t mix. Trusting both don’t mix. God provides. TRUST God, not money. Trusting the wrong thing produces wrong choices.
4. Renew your mind to the purpose of money. God wants you blessed to be a blessing (Genesis 12:1-3) Deuteronomy 8:18 says He gives us the power to get wealth—TO ESTABLISH HIS COVENANT.
5. YOU HAVE CONTROL. Say it and believe it. You control your financial future by the seeds you sow and by the plans you make.
6. BELIEVE in the power of wisdom. You can ask for and receive MORE THAN YOU NEED (James 1:5). Solomon asked for wisdom, and he became wealthy. (2 Chronicles 1:11)
THINK IT & SAY IT:
I embrace God as my source. He provides all things richly for me to enjoy. I rebuke the fear of being poor, and I fill my mind with thoughts of God’s provision. I see the purpose of money is to advance the kingdom of God and I expect to bring MUCH advance for His glory. I do have control of my financial future and I expect the wisdom of God to flood my life beginning today, in Jesus’ Name
I pray today's fast encourages you the way it does me. Until next time...
God bless...
Lady J (aka LJ)
"For With God Nothing Is Impossible" Luke 1:37
The Message (MSG) John 3:16-18
16-18"This is how much God loved the world: He gave his Son, his one and only Son. And this is why: so that no one need be destroyed; by believing in him, anyone can have a whole and lasting life. God didn't go to all the trouble of sending his Son merely to point an accusing finger, telling the world how bad it was. He came to help, to put the world right again. Anyone who trusts in him is acquitted; anyone who refuses to trust him has long since been under the death sentence without knowing it. And why? Because of that person's failure to believe in the one-of-a-kind Son of God when introduced to him.
Follow me on twitter:
http://budurl.com/followjcchristianles
GLBT Christian Stories:
http://budurl.com/glbtchristianstories
PS. Have a 90 day free trial of Smart Subscriber.You can make money for the kingdom (what I call kingdom income) with affiliate commissions before you ever have to pay for anything up front. Check it out.
IM me on Yahoo Messenger: sweetladyj21
Monday, January 11, 2010
Attitiude of Gratitude
Praise the Lord,
God is good. He is a great God and worthy of praise and glory and honor.
Praise God Most High for carrying me through another year. As a result, my "resolution", my biggest goal for this year (2010)is to be a praiser, to give gratitude, to God the Father.
So to start off this year with this new attitude of gratitude, as I like to call it, here are just a few things I'm grateful for, so far:
1) To be able to get up in the morning, despite the exhaustion, and my health problems, I am grateful and praise and thank God.
2) To have all my limbs, my organs, and all my physical and mental faculties, I am grateful and praise and thank God.
3) To wake up in a warm bed with a warm house and to have warm clothes on my body, I am grateful and praise and thank God.
4) To have a loving, caring family, I am grateful and praise and thank God.
5) To have a job to go to every day, I am grateful and praise and thank God.
6) To be able to pay all my bills every month, I am grateful and praise and thank God.
I could go on and on and on but I invite you to take inventory of your own life and start thanking and praising God. I challenge you all this year to have an attitude of gratitude in 2010. So, what are you grateful and thankful for?
God bless...
Lady J (aka LJ)
"For With God Nothing Is Impossible" Luke 1:37
The Message (MSG) John 3:16-18
16-18"This is how much God loved the world: He gave his Son, his one and only Son. And this is why: so that no one need be destroyed; by believing in him, anyone can have a whole and lasting life. God didn't go to all the trouble of sending his Son merely to point an accusing finger, telling the world how bad it was. He came to help, to put the world right again. Anyone who trusts in him is acquitted; anyone who refuses to trust him has long since been under the death sentence without knowing it. And why? Because of that person's failure to believe in the one-of-a-kind Son of God when introduced to him.
Follow me on twitter:
http://budurl.com/followjcchristianles
GLBT Christian Stories:
http://budurl.com/glbtchristianstories
God is good. He is a great God and worthy of praise and glory and honor.
Praise God Most High for carrying me through another year. As a result, my "resolution", my biggest goal for this year (2010)is to be a praiser, to give gratitude, to God the Father.
So to start off this year with this new attitude of gratitude, as I like to call it, here are just a few things I'm grateful for, so far:
1) To be able to get up in the morning, despite the exhaustion, and my health problems, I am grateful and praise and thank God.
2) To have all my limbs, my organs, and all my physical and mental faculties, I am grateful and praise and thank God.
3) To wake up in a warm bed with a warm house and to have warm clothes on my body, I am grateful and praise and thank God.
4) To have a loving, caring family, I am grateful and praise and thank God.
5) To have a job to go to every day, I am grateful and praise and thank God.
6) To be able to pay all my bills every month, I am grateful and praise and thank God.
I could go on and on and on but I invite you to take inventory of your own life and start thanking and praising God. I challenge you all this year to have an attitude of gratitude in 2010. So, what are you grateful and thankful for?
God bless...
Lady J (aka LJ)
"For With God Nothing Is Impossible" Luke 1:37
The Message (MSG) John 3:16-18
16-18"This is how much God loved the world: He gave his Son, his one and only Son. And this is why: so that no one need be destroyed; by believing in him, anyone can have a whole and lasting life. God didn't go to all the trouble of sending his Son merely to point an accusing finger, telling the world how bad it was. He came to help, to put the world right again. Anyone who trusts in him is acquitted; anyone who refuses to trust him has long since been under the death sentence without knowing it. And why? Because of that person's failure to believe in the one-of-a-kind Son of God when introduced to him.
Follow me on twitter:
http://budurl.com/followjcchristianles
GLBT Christian Stories:
http://budurl.com/glbtchristianstories
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