La hermandad de la Sabana Santa (8497935276)
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Sunday, November 23, 2008
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Wow I just reread my blog. And how much I have grown spiritually and SHRUNK weight wise. LAdies and gentleman my weight is now 168 and i couldnt feel better I only remember being heavier in pictures!!
Sunday, November 9, 2008
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We want to put people into boxes. We become offended or turned off by something they say or do and label them. We want it to be simple; he’s good and she’s bad, she’s got a really good heart and well, he’s just plain selfish. But the thing is, life just doesn’t work that way. No one person’s deeds are all good nor all bad. And yet we are quick to judge, quick to suspect their motives. And once we’ve put someone or a group of people in that ”not so good” or not trustworthy or ”less spiritual” category we are tempted to see all they do through that lens. Even the good they do is questionable.
It’s sad that we do this. We do it with ourselves too. We want our motives and actions to be pure and loving. We examine them and label them. We describe what we do as being “in the spirit” or “in the flesh.” And while there is merit in examining our motives and and it’s important to examine our consciences there is a danger in seeing things in black and white.
You see we are made of flesh and spirit. Seldom are the motives behind what we do entirely pure. This is why we need grace. We can do wonderful things in the name and love of Jesus and even those deeds can be tainted by self-love. But God’s grace takes those deeds of love offered by faith and redeems them and us. This is the glory and wonder of living in God’s system of grace instead of the system of the law. No longer must our deeds be perfect in order to be accepted by God. Instead, our deeds, born of the spirit and tainted by our flesh, are accepted by Father and bring glory to him despite their imperfections. This by no means gives us permission to cease striving for perfect love. “What shall we say then, shall we continue to sin so that grace may abound. Certainly not…” (Romans 6:1). No, instead this system of grace should motivate us all the more to love like Jesus and extend this same grace to others.
We desperately need to see others through this same lens of grace. Our brothers and sisters in Christ will not always have the same agenda as we do. Our family members will not love us perfectly. Ministry and political leaders will not lead perfectly. Like you and me they are made of flesh and spirit. Even their best attempts to love “in the spirit” will probably be tainted by their own self-interest and self-love. They too are in the process of learning how to love.
We can’t write off individuals or groups of people simply because we encounter that self-interest and self-love. We can’t declare their efforts to lead, to follow, to love and befriend or to work for the Kingdom of God as null and void simply because we come in contact with their flesh. No, instead we are called to live in a system of grace. We are called to receive one another and our deeds in a spirit of love; we are called to see the image and love of Jesus in one another offering unmerited favor to each other despite our imperfect attempts to live in unity, love, holiness and peace.
What individuals or groups of people have you written off lately?
How is God calling you to extend grace so you can walk in unity and peace?
It’s sad that we do this. We do it with ourselves too. We want our motives and actions to be pure and loving. We examine them and label them. We describe what we do as being “in the spirit” or “in the flesh.” And while there is merit in examining our motives and and it’s important to examine our consciences there is a danger in seeing things in black and white.
You see we are made of flesh and spirit. Seldom are the motives behind what we do entirely pure. This is why we need grace. We can do wonderful things in the name and love of Jesus and even those deeds can be tainted by self-love. But God’s grace takes those deeds of love offered by faith and redeems them and us. This is the glory and wonder of living in God’s system of grace instead of the system of the law. No longer must our deeds be perfect in order to be accepted by God. Instead, our deeds, born of the spirit and tainted by our flesh, are accepted by Father and bring glory to him despite their imperfections. This by no means gives us permission to cease striving for perfect love. “What shall we say then, shall we continue to sin so that grace may abound. Certainly not…” (Romans 6:1). No, instead this system of grace should motivate us all the more to love like Jesus and extend this same grace to others.
We desperately need to see others through this same lens of grace. Our brothers and sisters in Christ will not always have the same agenda as we do. Our family members will not love us perfectly. Ministry and political leaders will not lead perfectly. Like you and me they are made of flesh and spirit. Even their best attempts to love “in the spirit” will probably be tainted by their own self-interest and self-love. They too are in the process of learning how to love.
We can’t write off individuals or groups of people simply because we encounter that self-interest and self-love. We can’t declare their efforts to lead, to follow, to love and befriend or to work for the Kingdom of God as null and void simply because we come in contact with their flesh. No, instead we are called to live in a system of grace. We are called to receive one another and our deeds in a spirit of love; we are called to see the image and love of Jesus in one another offering unmerited favor to each other despite our imperfect attempts to live in unity, love, holiness and peace.
What individuals or groups of people have you written off lately?
How is God calling you to extend grace so you can walk in unity and peace?
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Thursday, March 13, 2008
Life is Precious
I have been debating on Blogging this or not, If you click the title of the blog there is a news link but here it is also in case that does not work: http://www.wbap.com/Article.asp?id=616255&spid=6051
One of my very best friends lost 2 people he has known for over 15 years this past Wednesday early in the morning. I am so incredibly sad for him, for THEM, for their families. I have literally been thinking about it non stop. I have lost people close to me and know what a stab it is in the gut. Its GUT WRENCHING really. I feel like i do not have the right words for him when he leans on me. It is very frustrating for me, I never want those I care about to feel pain. Ever. Please eep everyone touched by this in your thoughts and prayers!
One of my very best friends lost 2 people he has known for over 15 years this past Wednesday early in the morning. I am so incredibly sad for him, for THEM, for their families. I have literally been thinking about it non stop. I have lost people close to me and know what a stab it is in the gut. Its GUT WRENCHING really. I feel like i do not have the right words for him when he leans on me. It is very frustrating for me, I never want those I care about to feel pain. Ever. Please eep everyone touched by this in your thoughts and prayers!
Sunday, March 9, 2008
atleast my sister still loves me.
I have totally neglected this blog, and my other one. So don't be hurt. i pressured my sister to make one, then I dropped the ball. But she loves me forever---right sissy? RIGHT!?!?!?! Don't you make me squeeze your cheeks! hehehe
So a random story about the squeezing of the cheeks: When we were younger I would always squeeze my brother and sisters cheeks. Yes squeeze for no reason. It felt good to my hands, all gushy you know! I think my sister was worried I would do the same to my kids, because, well, her and my brother insist i actually HURT them! I mean, COME ON I am a soft girl, I would never hurt them. And for the record, have not had the urge to squeeze either of my childrens' faces. (well at least not for the pure joy of gushiness ;) ) I kid I kid!
We have just been living life. Work, and then enjoying our tumultuous weather (SAT word there baby!) One day it snows, the next it is 80, the next it rains. In that order. Just this week. (***KNOCK ON WOOD***) No one has gotten sick, except me a couple weeks ago but even then it was just a bad cold and I did not have to hide under the covers (very long) Now, both of my children have red eyes where there should be white. I am hoping and praying in the morning they are white again. Pink eye has been running rampant but I just want to pretend that its from playing outside all day! (INDULGE ME PEOPLE!)
So help em clear the writers block and keep me from writing the same ol same ol, post a subject you would like my opinion on, a question about my life, or whatEVER in the comments, and I will weave them with eloquence in this ol dusty blog to give it a jump start!
So a random story about the squeezing of the cheeks: When we were younger I would always squeeze my brother and sisters cheeks. Yes squeeze for no reason. It felt good to my hands, all gushy you know! I think my sister was worried I would do the same to my kids, because, well, her and my brother insist i actually HURT them! I mean, COME ON I am a soft girl, I would never hurt them. And for the record, have not had the urge to squeeze either of my childrens' faces. (well at least not for the pure joy of gushiness ;) ) I kid I kid!
We have just been living life. Work, and then enjoying our tumultuous weather (SAT word there baby!) One day it snows, the next it is 80, the next it rains. In that order. Just this week. (***KNOCK ON WOOD***) No one has gotten sick, except me a couple weeks ago but even then it was just a bad cold and I did not have to hide under the covers (very long) Now, both of my children have red eyes where there should be white. I am hoping and praying in the morning they are white again. Pink eye has been running rampant but I just want to pretend that its from playing outside all day! (INDULGE ME PEOPLE!)
So help em clear the writers block and keep me from writing the same ol same ol, post a subject you would like my opinion on, a question about my life, or whatEVER in the comments, and I will weave them with eloquence in this ol dusty blog to give it a jump start!
Saturday, February 2, 2008
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