WARNING:  THIS WILL MESS YOUR HEAD UP

A graduation speaker captured a moment in time - a still photo shot with words.  He described it as a point in life that's like a crossroads.  A time to reflect upon the past, the present and the future.  I can't help but think of Einstien's theory of relativity.  He proved that light traveled at the same speed no matter what the source of that light was doing.  The light from a stationary lighthouse or a speeding supersonic jet was the same light speed:  186,000 miles per second.  A side note:  Einstein was fascinated with light. 
There are many different directions I can take but I'd like to explore eternity for a second.  An oxymoron in terms but go with me on this.  We've never traveled beyond the speed of light but what if we could?  We shoot off in a rocket faster than the speed of light.  We look back to earth.  What would we see?  Ourselves on the launch pad ready to blast off.  After all the speed of light is constant.  One day we will exist beyond the confines of time.  Where we exist will depend on the decision we make in the 186,000 miles per second time line. 

I do have to reply because I received a comment from a person that basically said we need to separate ourselves from what is unholy.  (I invite healthy discussion)  Jesus taught in parables.  He wanted people to see God in everyday life.  He connected what was happening in the society to God.  Whether it was bricks or a fig tree his disciples had been taught to see God in those things.   We can be in the world but not of it.  I love being around sinners because that's where I sense Jesus is.  I don't mind stepping over a beer can but not partaking of it as I speak to someone.  I was privileged when people I knew asked me down to the bar because they were talking about me.  I graciously excused myself from it.  They were inviting me into their world.  They understood why I couldn't go.   The fact of the matter is that sinners invited Jesus to come into their homes.  Did he blast their sins?  A BIG NO  He went and loved them.  Only the religious people had the problems with it.   

I was watching "Street Magic" when I heard David Blaine say the following about why he does what he does.  "I want to project an image".  I've thought about his statement this past week.  I've come to consider that that statement is true about human beings.  We have a inner need for expression.  Why would that be in us.  We can look to the source for the answer.  Does God have a need for projecting an image?   Let me back up a little bit.  What is the definition of "projecting an image"?  For David it was that he wanted the artist in him to be seen.  For others it's the revealing of what's truly in their hearts.  And for others it may be a false projection because they don't like their true self.  Right now I'm speaking about the revealing of what is true and real.  Yes, I believe God does project a image.  Colossians tells us that Jesus is the image of the invisible God.  When you see Jesus you see God.  The cross is the powerful symbol that Jesus projected across the heart screens of this world.  Will anyone tune into that channel?  It's your choice.  But this I will tell you you'll never be the same if you do. - You'll be free.

How to know you're having a bad day:
A telephone rings. "Hello! Is your phone number 444-4444?"    "Yes, it is,"   
"Thank God! Could you call 911 for me? I super-glued my finger to the phone."  

You are on the interstate.  You come upon a huge group of motorcylists and your horn sticks. 

The people in Israel are about to experience a bad day.  God said, "Even if Noah, Daniel, and Job were here I will still judge you.  That would be equivalent to saying today, even if Billy Graham were with you I will still judge you.  I will still send my four sore judgements upon Jerusalem, the sword, and the famine, and the noisome beast, and the pestilence.  I started this off with humor but this is a serious matter.  God hates sin and will destoy sin one day.  I for one don't want to be attached to sin; so I clean my heart by asking the Father to forgive me through the cross of Jesus. 
Eze 14:12-23  

SUDAN- President Umar Hassan al-BASHIR

Father God, I pray for President al-Bashir.  Help him to lead an innocent life.  Help him not to look at anything wicked and have nothing to do with evil.  Give the President an undivided heart to walk in truth.  Help him not to listen to lies.  Amen

I've read some sites that broke my heart.  Relationships can be very difficult.  I'd like to write a few words about dating.  (I have more on my Tweens & Teens site.) Dating lets someone learn what he or she likes in the opposite sex.  Dating should be a time of learning.  Not everyone completely knows everything about themselves and the other person.  What if the person is an intellectual?  Some may find that stimulating while others find it an endurance contest.  Learn about the other person before giving your heart.  Dating gives a context to learn sexual self-control and other delays of gratification.  I have counseled many young ladies concerning this.  They come into my office hurt because the boyfriend did not respect them.  I explained to them that guys love through respect.  When a girl gives up everything in a relationship the guy loses respect.  A guy is a conqueror by nature and when he's bagged the catch he may not go after anything else.  If he's worth it he will wait till marriage.  When you keep the boundaries you will enjoy a much richer relationship. 

Some people want to always cross the line.  I think we all have a little or a lot of Garfield in us.  The wise people have learned to obey the signs of life.  I have a friend that I mentored a few years ago.  He wanted to learn as much from me as possible.  What he discovered was this:  I can start at the bottom and learn the hard way or I can start at  higher level by learning from someone else.  He decided on the latter.  When we refuse to obey natural laws, i.e. gravity, we suffer the consequences and fall.  It's the same with God's laws.  The consequences may not come right away but it will come.  God will discipline us so we don't pollute ourselves with sin.  Eze 14:10

Randy

PARAGUAY- President DUARTE Frutos
Father God, we ask for protection for President Frutos.  Send your word to him today so that your word can go throughout Paraguay.  Put godly counselors around this man so he can govern your people in righteousness.  In Jesus' name.

Randy 

What have we learned from the Iraq war that can be applied to our Christian walk?  It's easier to win a battle than maintain the victory.  The everyday, hum drum, day in and day out activities is what will determine our character.  I asked my 10 year old daughter, after she got in trouble, why she did wrong.  Her answer was:  "I was bored".  When the battle is raging it's easier to stay focused on the victory.  When the battle is won it's more tough to maintain a victory spirit.  In the end it's not the victories that will be counted but the day in and day out steadfastness. 
Randy

He wants a huge family, with everyone getting along.  His heart is to take care of all his children.  He will adopt any child.  Doing whatever it takes to win the hearts of those children is what he exists for.  Nurturing, caring for, hurting after is only a few words that describe him.  He hates anything that blocks the view of  his heart, seeing who he is.  Like a shade in front of a beautiful colored glass window, he will roll it up.  I tried to describe the
undescribable.  He's a song in the night; a fresh breath in the midst of pollution.  Who is he?  Your Heavenly Father.                  You shall know me.  Eze 14:7-8 

Randy