Pseudo Christians?

Have we become pseudo christians projecting our moral judgments and morality in the place of a true relationship with Jesus Christ? No, I am not throwing away separation from the world, but it seems that too many "christians" think that only good moral living will get them to heaven! What about our intimacy with Jesus? What about our private time with Him? We have become corporate christians meaning that we have left our prayer closets and resorted only to prayer at church. We leave Jesus standing on the corner wishing for more than just a casual kiss, while we walk away flaunting our morality to a world who wants more than just another phony pseudo christian. I wonder if Jesus has ever thought about divorcing individuals whose sole concern was with what they looked like and not what they thought about Him? We don't take the intimacy between a husband and a wife into the public so why should we think that our relationship with Jesus should only be for public display. He wants time alone with us so he can talk to us personally and be with us. I want to look holy, and be righteous; I want to uphold standards that set me apart from the world but that should never become my primary focus. Jesus said, "If I be lifted up from the earth, I will draw all men unto me." I think we should all develop a relationship with Jesus that includes more than just looking the part. Good moral living and looking the part is only part of the equation. A life with Christ that is based solely on good morals and good moral judgment will last no longer than a marriage that is solely based on a public display of affection. Develop a life of private time and intimacy with God and you will find that you enjoy being with Him. It won't be a hypocritical life either, because you will want to please Him!

Quote: Dr. Phil McGraw

I like this quote from Dr. Phil!

SHAKE IT UP TO BREAK IT UP!!

Quote: William Jennings Bryan

Destiny is not a matter of chance, it is a matter of choice; it is not a thing to be waited for, it is a thing to be achieved.
- William Jennings Bryan

It's Gotta Be Right!

My lovely wife and I were listening to the mixdown of her debut CD in order to assure the engineers that everything is okay. We were listening for any pitch problems, vocal issues, music miscues, or anything that might make the CD less than perfect (with a voice like hers that would be impossible). We found a few small issues but nothing major. We were paying close attention because "it's gotta be right." I suddenly began to think, "Am I as meticulous with my life as I am with her CD?" Our sign team, "Mach 1", from our church walked in shortly after we finished with my wife's CD. They are performing in Exeter tomorrow night and was wanting me to assist them in making it perfect, because "it's gotta be right." Once again driving the thought home even harder, that my life has got to be right. After all, "I'm not performing, for anyone but you (God)!" (A song recorded by Bryce on his debut CD).

Every once in awhile one has to stop and recharge their batteries. Today was one of those days! My family and I simply enjoyed staying home and enjoying each other by playing games, listening to music, and me giving them massages. My little girl layed there on the massage table and said, "Daddy this feels so good can we do this tomorrow too?" How can you say "no" to something that sweet? So when the day is said and done tomorrow, guess what I'll be doing?

A time of reflection...

I guess Christmas is a time of reflection and the conception of a New Year! In just a few days 2007 will be birthed. Many will begin with resolutions that they hope bring a fresh start. I trust that the resolution will include a fresh new start with the Christ of Christmas. A very Merry Christmas to all who read this blog and may each of you be blessed this New Year.