Unfortunately I slept through the rapture...
Harold Camping instead of admitting to being a false prophet, has "spiritualised' the prophecy now:
Here (GIZMODO)
If you want to know more of the background to this, you can read it:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2011_end_times_prediction
Some people obvioulsy not too phased by the prediction....
The positive side, is that for some of us, it made us think about our mortality and 'what if' we knew we going to die within 24 hours. It's sometimes a healthy excercise to put things into perspective.
I'll leave you with two verses:
Matthew 24:36 "No one knows about that day or hour, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father."
1 Thessalonians 5:2: "for you yourselves know very well that the Day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night."
Monday, May 23, 2011
Money
(Note: The follwing is not written by me - but written by Os Hillman 2011 )
"He who loves money will not be satisfied with money, nor he who loves abundance with its income" (Ecclesiastes 5:10).
A successful businessman once confided in another businessman known for his wisdom. "I've made a lot of money. I will soon be able to retire comfortably and do just about anything I want."
"John," the wise businessman replied to the man, "I've noticed that every time someone thinks they've built a tree that is so tall it almost reaches heaven, God often decides to shake the tree."
The minute we start trusting in riches, God will, in fact, "shake the tree" to demonstrate who is the source of wealth to turn us back to trusting Him completely. He did it in my life, and He'll do it in your life too because He loves us too much to allow us to continue down this destructive path.
"He who loves money will not be satisfied with money, nor he who loves abundance with its income" (Ecclesiastes 5:10).
A successful businessman once confided in another businessman known for his wisdom. "I've made a lot of money. I will soon be able to retire comfortably and do just about anything I want."
"John," the wise businessman replied to the man, "I've noticed that every time someone thinks they've built a tree that is so tall it almost reaches heaven, God often decides to shake the tree."
The minute we start trusting in riches, God will, in fact, "shake the tree" to demonstrate who is the source of wealth to turn us back to trusting Him completely. He did it in my life, and He'll do it in your life too because He loves us too much to allow us to continue down this destructive path.
Money is mentioned more than 2,000 times in the scripture. Jesus used it many times in illustrating an important lesson to his disciples. He spoke often of being a good steward of the resources He entrusted to us. He wanted a return on His investment and He wanted us to stay away from making money an idol in our lives.
Jesus understood that He was here on earth only to do the will of the Father. "I tell you the truth, the Son can do nothing by himself; He can do only what he sees his Father doing, because whatever the Father does the Son also does. For the Father loves the Son and shows him all he does."
As we look at our relationship to our heavenly Father and our use of money, it is clear that we, like Jesus, are here to do the will of the Father in all areas of life. This means seeking to live a life that is totally yielded to His purposes -even in the financial area.
Money, independence, and security are often the reasons many start their own businesses or change jobs. Check your motives today and see if your financial life can stand Jesus' scrutiny. Are you operating as a steward of the financial resources He has entrusted to you?
Today God Is First (TGIF) devotional message, Copyright by Os Hillman, Marketplace Leaders.
see Prime Time with God
Monday, May 9, 2011
smile
...due to the negative nature of some of my recent posts I have decided to post a smiley cup of coffee - have a nice day:
Monday, May 2, 2011
bin laden
No doubt there will be more to come....but...as I write this, Osama Bin Laden has reportedly been shot dead by US and, well, 'buried at sea'.
On face value it is 'good news' for those who had suffered under his atrocities - and I don't want to minimise that- but there is a lot that I see and hear that leaves me uncomfortable too. I'm no fan of Bin Laden nor of any violence. And at this stage I'm not sure what I think of the reaction of the world at large. I only hope that good can out of this and not more evil.
If you are interested, here are a couple of immediate articles that caught my eye - if you have the time they are are worth a read:
An article by Robert Fisk who met with Bin Laden personally a few times:
"Was he betrayed...."
from the Christian Science Monitor:
"Was it legal for the US commandos to kill Osama bin Laden?"
From The Vatican:
"Vatican says bin Laden's death cause for reflection, not rejoicing"
Arab reaction gauged by UK Guardian:
"Osama bin Laden dead: Arab reaction"
Arab reaction gauged by Reuters
"Bin Laden killing prompts Arab anger, relief"
On face value it is 'good news' for those who had suffered under his atrocities - and I don't want to minimise that- but there is a lot that I see and hear that leaves me uncomfortable too. I'm no fan of Bin Laden nor of any violence. And at this stage I'm not sure what I think of the reaction of the world at large. I only hope that good can out of this and not more evil.
If you are interested, here are a couple of immediate articles that caught my eye - if you have the time they are are worth a read:
An article by Robert Fisk who met with Bin Laden personally a few times:
"Was he betrayed...."
from the Christian Science Monitor:
"Was it legal for the US commandos to kill Osama bin Laden?"
From The Vatican:
"Vatican says bin Laden's death cause for reflection, not rejoicing"
Arab reaction gauged by UK Guardian:
"Osama bin Laden dead: Arab reaction"
Arab reaction gauged by Reuters
"Bin Laden killing prompts Arab anger, relief"
quiz night
QUIZ NIGHT
Saturday May 14th 2011 6.30pm for a 7.00pm start
@Australian Lutheran College Refectory Cnr Ward St and Jeffcott St, North Adelaide
*$10 entry
* BYO Drinks and Nibbles
*Cake and Soft Drink for sale
Saturday May 14th 2011 6.30pm for a 7.00pm start
@Australian Lutheran College Refectory Cnr Ward St and Jeffcott St, North Adelaide
*$10 entry
* BYO Drinks and Nibbles
*Cake and Soft Drink for sale
*Contact saevents@lsf.org.au to book or join a table
*Door Raffle Great Prizes Table Games
Who are you
Who are you?
You know who you are, don’t you? Isn’t that an obvious question? Of course you know who you are.
I spoke to an older person this week who only just discovered that they were adopted. I don’t know the whole story; but I could imagine that they will be questioning a lot of assumptions about who they are, where they came from and what this actually means for them now.
My own family have being trying to find out more about some of our not-so-far ancestors. Each discovery sheds new light on where we ‘came from’. Unfortunately for me, my ancestors fought on the “wrong side” of World War One and World War Two. So, as an Australian, I’m very proud of the Anzacs but their allies were shooting (and also killed) my relatives. I’m also basically a pacifist which makes this interesting - but that’s where I have come from - whether I like it or not.
So, who are you?
You might come from families with wonderful and proud reputations or families with ‘things’ that you would prefer not to be true, wished weren’t true.
Does this affect your identity? Well, yes it does. The ‘who you are’ also changes as the years go by. I still mostly ‘feel’ about younger than I actually am but I ‘look’ more my age. My face is starting to sag like a bloodhound and is gradually heading south. So the question of ‘who am I?’ is constantly in flux.
As you go through university, you are challenged with new thoughts and ideas and the ‘what do I believe’ thoughts get challenged. And so it should – that’s how we learn. What you believed is tied closely to the ‘who am I’ question.
Our identity and beliefs are in change and that is a fact of life. It gets uncomfortable at times.
On the swishing seas of existence I have found the best anchor, really, is faith in God who does not change. Keep receiving the gift of a relationship with him because he is always the same. Keep coming back to him again and again:
Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. (Hebrews 13:8)
I the LORD do not change (Malachi 3:6)
Before the mountains were born or you brought forth the whole world, from everlasting to everlasting you are God.
(Psalm 92:2)
So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live in Him, rooted and built up in Him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness" (Colossians 2:7).
You know who you are, don’t you? Isn’t that an obvious question? Of course you know who you are.
I spoke to an older person this week who only just discovered that they were adopted. I don’t know the whole story; but I could imagine that they will be questioning a lot of assumptions about who they are, where they came from and what this actually means for them now.
My own family have being trying to find out more about some of our not-so-far ancestors. Each discovery sheds new light on where we ‘came from’. Unfortunately for me, my ancestors fought on the “wrong side” of World War One and World War Two. So, as an Australian, I’m very proud of the Anzacs but their allies were shooting (and also killed) my relatives. I’m also basically a pacifist which makes this interesting - but that’s where I have come from - whether I like it or not.
So, who are you?
You might come from families with wonderful and proud reputations or families with ‘things’ that you would prefer not to be true, wished weren’t true.
Does this affect your identity? Well, yes it does. The ‘who you are’ also changes as the years go by. I still mostly ‘feel’ about younger than I actually am but I ‘look’ more my age. My face is starting to sag like a bloodhound and is gradually heading south. So the question of ‘who am I?’ is constantly in flux.
As you go through university, you are challenged with new thoughts and ideas and the ‘what do I believe’ thoughts get challenged. And so it should – that’s how we learn. What you believed is tied closely to the ‘who am I’ question.
Our identity and beliefs are in change and that is a fact of life. It gets uncomfortable at times.
On the swishing seas of existence I have found the best anchor, really, is faith in God who does not change. Keep receiving the gift of a relationship with him because he is always the same. Keep coming back to him again and again:
Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. (Hebrews 13:8)
I the LORD do not change (Malachi 3:6)
Before the mountains were born or you brought forth the whole world, from everlasting to everlasting you are God.
(Psalm 92:2)
So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live in Him, rooted and built up in Him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness" (Colossians 2:7).
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