This is totally random, but I’ve devloped a thing for champagne glasses. Call me crazy, but I see a lot of meaning in them. And I’m not talking about the actual champagne buzz.
I see a lot of simplicity and class in these little glasses. Almost every time they are used, it is during a celebration and a happy time.
Simplicity. Class. Celebration. Happy. That’s why I’m loving champagne glasses! They aren’t quite my lovely pearls, but they’re getting close! 
Got your attention?
Do you believe in hell? Do you live like you believe in hell?
This weekend’s message at LifeChurch.tv was pretty stirring. We’re doing a series called So You’re Dead . . . Now What? This week’s topic was hell. Good, good stuff!
I’d definitely recommend watching the message online Tuesday night at 8:00 or when it becomes available on Wednesday (just go to www.lifechurch.tv). But I wanted to share some points that really got me.
Do you really believe in hell? Like everlasting torment? Isolation? Burning? (the scripture is pretty blunt)
Do you know who Jesus was talking to every time he discussed hell?
The religious people. Not the prostitutes or beggars or criminals. But the ‘righteous’. They’ve got lots of head knowledge, but He was concerned about their hearts. (Sounds a bit too relevant for today.)
If you believe in hell, do you live like it? Do you share your faith like it? Ugh, gut check for me!
There is nothing in scripture that talks about being comfortable. I would much rather be filled with the Consuming Fire here on earth filled with joy rather than tormenting fire in eternity.
Change what you can and be flexible with the rest
I am aware of my roles and responsibilities and the personal choices I can make throughout the day to be happy and healthy. But there are and will be lots of things that will require flexibility.
Some things you can’t control, but you can choose how you’ll respond.
I’m learning what affects my mood, attitudes, and productivity. I also realize there are many things that require me to just go with the flow. But I can control the things that make the biggest impact on my response.
Enjoy the blessings and His grace and goodness!
Gerardo and I know medical school will have a large impact on our lives, our finances, our time, and our marriage. But what excites me is knowing God desires for it to be a wonderfully positive one full of blessings!
Well, Kevin Watson and Kelly Shinn answered the first two riddles correctly, so check out the comments on those two!!!
Now I haven’t received any responses to these last three so post what you think the answers are!
I’ll give you all a day or two! 
What is black when you buy it, red when you use it, and gray when you throw it away ?
Can you name three consecutive days without using the words Wednesday, Friday, or Sunday?
This is an unusual paragraph. I’m curious as to just how quickly you can find out what is so unusual about it. It looks so ordinary and plain that you would think nothing was wrong with it. In fact, nothing is wrong with it! It is highly unusual though. Study it and think about it, but you still may not find anything odd. But if you work at it a bit, you might find out. Try to do so without any coaching!
A woman shoots her husband. Then she holds him under water for over 5 minutes. Finally, she hangs him. But 5 minutes later they both go out together and enjoy a wonderful dinner together. How can this be?
A murderer is condemned to death. He has to choose between three rooms. The first is full of raging fires, the second is full of assassins with loaded guns, and the third is full of lions that haven’t eaten in 3 years. Which room is safest for him?
But I believe in what matters.
Knowledge is relative and everchanging. Our God is infinite and constant.
your thoughts?
Self-control of the mouth – Part II
Talking and listening!
Harsh reality #2 – talking too much!!! This is something I definitely have to watch. I think most of us do. I would love to talk a lot if everything I say is filled with the Spirit. But I know that’s not true. That’s where the self-control needs to come in.
But in addition to our talking, we can listen more, but only to the wholesome stuff. We need the self-control to stop listening when it comes to gossip and such.
‘Don’t let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.’ Ephesians 4:9
Lord, fill our mouths and words and minds with You!
Self-control of the mouth – Part I
Food!!!
Beth Moore pointed out our mouth’s role in self-control that stirred me deeply. Mostly because those are the main two areas that seem to get me. One, of course, is food. Overeating, undereating, obessing. This is the one addiction that is politically correct for Christians. But it can become a similar ‘filler’ just like alcohol, drugs, sex, or smoking.
Why is food that big of a deal? Why does our society make is so exciting and special? It’s just temporary, unless it turns into fat. :) And we totally go beyond its original purpose – to nourish, sustain us, allow us to serve and live fully.
The thing that really stinks is that when I’m sad, down, excited, nervous, tired, stressed, at peace – are my thoughts focused on Him, His glory, His fulfillment, or am I wondering what I can eat right now?
Crap! the truth hurts!
‘So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.’ I Corinthians 10:31
Lord, give us freedom from our struggles with grabbing food or anything else instead of grabbing onto You.
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