Why do you use Facebook? There are a number of reasons why with website is used. One of the main points why people probably use it is, because everyone else has one. Am I right? No one wants to be out of the loop. I didn't. That is why I have had one for the past 2-3yrs. (Wow, I did not realize how long I've actually had one) So that is sorta the gist of why people HAVE one. But why do we all USE one? Personally, I enjoy communicating with people. People who are in my everyday life and people who are on the opposite sides of the country or world (my one friend is in Spain right now!) that I do not ever get the chance to see face to face. You are able to see what is going on in your friend(s) lives which is fun (and not in a stalker way of course). I love socializing! It is one of my favorite things to do. People tell me all the time that I'm a social butterfly. But I can't help it I love people!!
Yes, Facebook is very time consuming if you do not use it wisely. I have wasted many dumb and late hours on this site because I was looking at some one's pictures or talking with them about really nothing of great importance. People can get addicted to this just like anything else. But in my mind it isn't a complete waste of time. If you use it in the honorable way then I think it's just another way of communication.
Friday, October 30, 2009
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Is Christianity being threatened?
Yes, sadly. But if you really think about it, Christianity is always being threatened by Satan himself. Specifically a big issue is media. Media can be used as a great success in evangelizing or it can end up being used as sinful actions.
There are so many televangelist out there and to me church isn't staying at home watching church for an hour and be done with it. We ARE the church, the bride of Christ, and we should fellowship together, encouraging one another, and reach out into our world as one body. That's my personal opinion about televangelist kind of shows. But if people can not get out of their comfort zone of just sitting on their couch. Then something is wrong. And yes I know that there are people who have gotten to know Christ through this type of outreach. So I do not want this to sound like I am bashing this ministry. Because that is the last thing that I would want to do.
Just about every single one of us uses some type of technology daily. Weather it be our computer, phone, or iPod. These posession really take up a lot of our time. We don't fully realize it. But it does. So if we are using so much of our time on these things we should strive to use it for good.
There are so many televangelist out there and to me church isn't staying at home watching church for an hour and be done with it. We ARE the church, the bride of Christ, and we should fellowship together, encouraging one another, and reach out into our world as one body. That's my personal opinion about televangelist kind of shows. But if people can not get out of their comfort zone of just sitting on their couch. Then something is wrong. And yes I know that there are people who have gotten to know Christ through this type of outreach. So I do not want this to sound like I am bashing this ministry. Because that is the last thing that I would want to do.
Just about every single one of us uses some type of technology daily. Weather it be our computer, phone, or iPod. These posession really take up a lot of our time. We don't fully realize it. But it does. So if we are using so much of our time on these things we should strive to use it for good.
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Does Christian "stuff" help witness?
There are so many Christian items out there. But are they necessary?
One thing they sell is something I like to call money tracks. It's normally a $10.00 bill, folded up that you drop on the street. Then someone picks it up, unfold it, and on the inside it's different verses in it and tells then that they should basically turn before they burn. In my mind that doesn't show God's love. If I were in the person's shoe's I would probably rip it up and throw it away. We should be out there telling people about Jesus in ways that won't make anyone defensive or angry.
But then again they also sell some really cool items too. Most of their book selections have been a great susses, they also have great worship music, some of the movies are great too!
But in the end we have to really think about the people we are trying to witness to. We want them to strive to be more like Jesus then of the people of this sinful world.
One thing they sell is something I like to call money tracks. It's normally a $10.00 bill, folded up that you drop on the street. Then someone picks it up, unfold it, and on the inside it's different verses in it and tells then that they should basically turn before they burn. In my mind that doesn't show God's love. If I were in the person's shoe's I would probably rip it up and throw it away. We should be out there telling people about Jesus in ways that won't make anyone defensive or angry.
But then again they also sell some really cool items too. Most of their book selections have been a great susses, they also have great worship music, some of the movies are great too!
But in the end we have to really think about the people we are trying to witness to. We want them to strive to be more like Jesus then of the people of this sinful world.
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Whats your daily routine?
Have you ever evaluated your time? Is your time well spent?
I realized that the #1 thing that I should be spending my time doing isn't in my schedule enough. And that is spending one on one time with my God. He deserves so much more than we give him. So then the question i ask myself is "How am I supposed to be a light of Jesus when I am not fueling myself with His word, conversations with Him and using my abilities to further his kingdom." Ministry is a mission a mission that can only be accomplished through God and His people.
So.. I'm going to change that!
I realized that the #1 thing that I should be spending my time doing isn't in my schedule enough. And that is spending one on one time with my God. He deserves so much more than we give him. So then the question i ask myself is "How am I supposed to be a light of Jesus when I am not fueling myself with His word, conversations with Him and using my abilities to further his kingdom." Ministry is a mission a mission that can only be accomplished through God and His people.
So.. I'm going to change that!
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