One of my favorite TV shows...SO funny!

Here's a sample:

http://www.justforlaughs.ca/videos/show/418-cornemuse-au-t-l-phone-bagpipe-on-the-phone

As A Friend

I falter in my relationship with Christ.

I do not speak with Him as I do with a friend.

I tell Him things, sharing pieces of my heart with Him,

but I do not speak with Him as I would a friend.

I do not listen to Him as I do a friend.

I hear a few things in passing, but I do not listen to His advice, His wisdom, His heart as I would a friend.

I do not take time for Him as I do a friend.

I do not talk about Him as I do a friend.

I do not know Him as I do a friend.

At the beginning of the sermon today, the pastor mentioned Exodus 33:11, which says, "The LORD would speak to Moses face to face, as a man speaks with his friend." I started thinking about the talks with my friends that I love so much and realized that is something missing in my relationship with God. That is something I need to get back.

Reality Check

He loves us. He pursues us. He gave and continues to give His all for us. He takes time to listen to us. He provides for us. He understands us. He knows us. He gives us dreams. He shares His heart with us. He never gives up on us. He desires a relationship with us. He talks to us.

He is mysterious. He is just. He is merciful. He is strong. He is gentle. He is courageous. He is bold. He is humble. He is adventurous. He is awesome. He is fierce. He is compassionate.

God is patient, God is kind. He does not envy, He does not boast, He is not proud. He is not rude, He is not self-seeking, He is not easily angered, He keeps no record of wrongs. God does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. He always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. God never fails.

Why, when God is like this, do I find it hard to love Him, others, and myself? Why, when there is Someone who has given His all for me, do I keep from giving my all for Him? Why, when I have seen the beauty of vulnerability, am I so afraid of being hurt? And why, when I believe in and serve a selfless God, do I find myself so self-centered?

Father God, open my eyes to see the world as You see it. Open my ears to hear both the cries for help and the praises of Your Name. Soften my heart to have compassion on those whom You have compassion. Broaden my understanding of the goings on in this world. Make me more aware of the spiritual realm and give me discernment. You have called me to pray. Help me to do so.

Post # 500

The Indy 500.

Zu Chongzhi (429-500 AD) was a prominent Chinese mathematician and astronomer during the Liu Song and Southern Qi Dynasties.

$500 to spend, save, or give away.

500 years

50 x 10 = 500

facebook group: After 500 people join i rohit sirohia will quit smoking....

Festival 500

500 Card Game

500 Miles - The Proclaimers