I hope that you all have enjoyed this beautiful Easter Sunday. He is risen! I wanted to end the month of March in sharing a few of my favorite photos from the month. Celebrated my favorite grandsons birthday. Conner is 18 now! Our beautiful Mallory Grace all decked out for the prom. The youngest grands (sisters) were flower girls in their uncle's wedding. The oldest one was in her element of dress up. The younger one, not so much. THAT HAIR BAND ITCHED HER HEAD she said! I purchased a new pair of wedges that I love. I am always skeptical about ordering shoes or clothing but read the reviews on Amazon and went for it. Love the color and the style. The youngest grand loves to take selfies and play with the filters. Marty colored Easter eggs. He always colors at least a dozen every year. He always says he's doing it for the grands but I know he does it because of the inner child in him! LOL! I went with the little ones to Disney on Ice and we had the best time. I think I enjo
Food for thought this week.
This is statements coming from the book "Crazy Love" not a judgmental attitude of any kind. Just food for our thoughts this week.
Lukewarm Christians tend to choose what is popular over what is right when they are in conflict. They desire to fit in both at church and outside the church; they care more about what people think of their actions (like church attendance and giving) than what God thinks of their hearts and lives.
"Woe to you when all men speak well of you, for that is how their fathers treated the false prophets". Luke 6:26
"I know your deeds, you have a reputation of being alive, but you are dead." Rev. 3:1
Lukewarm people rarely share their faith with their neighbors, coworkers, or friends. They do not want to be rejected, nor do they want to make people uncomfortable by talking about private issues like religion.
"Whoever acknowledges me before men, I will also acknowledge him before my Father in heaven. But whoever disowns me before men, I will disown him before my Father in heaven". Matt. 10-32-33)
Food for thought can choke us can't it? Let us all be in prayer and ask God to help us NOT to BE a lukewarm Christian. I am praying...are you?
This is statements coming from the book "Crazy Love" not a judgmental attitude of any kind. Just food for our thoughts this week.
Lukewarm Christians tend to choose what is popular over what is right when they are in conflict. They desire to fit in both at church and outside the church; they care more about what people think of their actions (like church attendance and giving) than what God thinks of their hearts and lives.
"Woe to you when all men speak well of you, for that is how their fathers treated the false prophets". Luke 6:26
"I know your deeds, you have a reputation of being alive, but you are dead." Rev. 3:1
Lukewarm people rarely share their faith with their neighbors, coworkers, or friends. They do not want to be rejected, nor do they want to make people uncomfortable by talking about private issues like religion.
"Whoever acknowledges me before men, I will also acknowledge him before my Father in heaven. But whoever disowns me before men, I will disown him before my Father in heaven". Matt. 10-32-33)
Food for thought can choke us can't it? Let us all be in prayer and ask God to help us NOT to BE a lukewarm Christian. I am praying...are you?
Hugs and blessings, Cindy
I really enjoyed that book, too. I want to always be willing to share HIM with others...which was I started Jeremiah 29:11, at His prompting...to share HIM with others!!! Yes, I pray that I don't mislead or misrepresent...but do all for HIS glory!
ReplyDeleteCrazy Love is a great book giving a great message!!
ReplyDeleteJust this morning I was trying to decide what book I should read. Crazy Love came to my mind. Thanks for this post. That will be my next read!
ReplyDeleteGreat words today, Cindy. No, no, I don't want to be a lukewarm Christian either. The older I get the more I realize how my live can be a witness to other and I do want Jesus to shine through me!
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Shelia ;)
I haven't read that book, but I totally agree with the sentiments. That was the whole thrust of Christ's teaching, from the sermon on the mount right on through. It's about something deeper and more abiding that going through the motions.
ReplyDeleteI pray that I am that deeper and more abiding Christian, and when I fail (and I'm prone to with this sin nature of mine) I thank Him for redirecting my paths.
Great food for thought from a compelling book. Blessings!
ReplyDeleteGreat food for thought Miss Cindy.
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Cindy - this is a wonderful reminder to let our faith lead the cart! This has been a greater challenge to me since I removed myself from more mainstream public school enrichment venues and am focusing in on my passion for the Christian homeschooling family - no more beating around the bush with academics and God - leaving the paycheck to Him!
ReplyDeleteJoy!
Kathy
Think this is a book I might want to check out
ReplyDeleteI will have to add that book to my must read list. Some great thoughts, Cindy. I do not want to be a lukewarm Christian either and thank you for the reminder to pray about that. I want to be a bright shining light for Jesus.
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