The little faith that could......
No one feels the emptiness but me,
No one else has counted the doubts: 1…….2……..3,
To be full and empty at the same time doesn't seem to mathematically add,
Well this feeling is too deep for math!
My heart wants me to push on,
But my mind tells me CAUTION: POSSIBLE DANGER AHEAD! ,
Who knows what lurks out there……. will I have protection? comfort? and love?
I like to think I know that answer… "all of the above,"
But the twist in the bottom of my gut and the voice in the back of my head says, "Hold on, wait for me… all things come together in its due time,"
A steady voice, whistling to calm the tide in the ocean of my life,
So I guess with all things understood and all emotions made true,
If you wait for direction and wisdom,
He will bless you.

Got a question

One of the last things I want to do is talk politics and religion. Sometimes thats just a hard thing to do unless you and the other person have some sort of mutual understanding between yourselves. But I will ask this question without the focus on any particular political agenda: How does your religious or spiritual values weigh in with a candidate who shares a faith not of your own. Case in point: Mitt Rommey is a republican candidate who is Mormon. Everyone knows the Christian church can make or break a candidate. There is a question as to whether or not this man will be able to get the backing of conservative christians despite the fact that many believe Mormonism runs contrary to the Bible. If he shares the main points of our Chrisitan family values, do you vote him into office, or do you shun him based on his strict Morman faith?

Adversity Yields Blessings

As Christians we often live under the false pretense that we are shielded from issues, pain, drama, and hurt. Due to ignorance we are easily led astray and defeated every time we are faced with adversity. The bible clearly illustrates that we will be persecuted and tempted time and time again. Trials such as these previously mentioned are what will propel us in life. We aren’t instructed to hide or run from issues, but instead we are encouraged to stand firm and persevere because in the end we will be greatly rewarded. Christ is the perfect example; he wasn’t even accepted by his own after living a sinless and perfect life, so what more are we to expect as followers of Christ? My pastor often says, “Whenever issues and drama arise in your life, you can be sure that there is soon to be a promotion!” You’ll never grow unless you pass these frequent “tests” of life. A good example is the public school system, before you can advance to the next grade you’re expected to master certain skills. The same is true in the kingdom of God. Before he can trust you with an overflow of blessings, he has to know that you can endure hard times. Job is the ultimate example in my opinion. He lost nearly everything he had (literally – family, possessions, wealth, etc.) but due to his diligence and perseverance God gave more than he could have ever dreamed of! (Consider reading his life’s story if you haven’t done so)

Acts 14:21-22 (read below) is a perfect example! Paul was just stoned almost to death (3 verses before) and yet he continued to preach the good news! That’s perseverance!!!

Read the scriptures below and share what you think, or maybe an experience or two that you’ve had that may bless someone else.

Acts 14:21-22

They preached the good news in that city and won a large number of disciples. Then they returned to Lystra, Iconium and Antioch, strengthening the disciples and encouraging them to remain true to the faith. "We must go through many hardships to enter the kingdom of God," they said.

2 Corinthians 12:10

That’s why I take pleasure in my weaknesses, and in the insults, hardships, persecutions, and troubles that I suffer for Christ. For when I am weak, then I am strong.

James 1:2-4

Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.