What kind of a Christian example am I?

There are many who call themselves Christian but their lifestyle is totally opposite to the Biblical expectations and descriptive portray that is described in the Christian Bible. The idea of 'Born Again" has been accepted by many who have simply used this title to appease their consciences. Now we should never paint everyone the same but if you feel offended then check why you feel this way. The Holy Spirit is the one who brings convictions to the sinner. There is no place for a lukewarm Christian in the body of Christ. It is not the church that rejects this type of Christian because God said it and so it is.

Going to church does not make you a Christian but Christians do go church (God's idea). Christians do not pay back evil with evil but with good. Christians are sent out to make disciples of all the nations but many leave that to the pastor and those fanatical saints. Many Christians have placed reading the Bible, praying to God, fellowship with the saints and attending church as options to be included in your day when they are not busy acting like they are Christians who are in good standing with God (sarcastic).

Let me ask you this, "Are you trying to be a Christian or are you a Christian?" Christianity is not defined by us but defined by God. So who is right? You get angry at us self righteous Christians whenever your christianity is challenged. Remember you will stand before Christ and give an account of what you've done with the life you dedicated to Christ. 

What are you proud about?

Whatever we are proud of we tend to show it off. We achieve a certain level of academics and we hang our degree or diploma on the wall of our office. The activities of our children can be found on the refrigerator or in a picture frame. The special events in life such as a wedding or birth is proudly displayed for all to see whenever we enter a home. This is what makes me proud and I display them in my home and my office. What about you?
I am proud of Canada and we are celebrating this day to show the whole world of what we have found pride in by showing those our values to whom will take the time to look. There are some things in life that we do not show unless we are ready to have others scrutinize and arrive at their view of what we value. Let us celebrate the positive achievements that Canada has accomplished.
There are some people who come together with parades and celebrations that provides us with the idea of what they value. They are willing to display themselves in a manner that a few would relate and then others look at as entertainment that one would simply laugh as ridiculous. What are these people saying they values?

 Galatians 5:19-21 (NASB) ¹⁹  Now the deeds of the flesh are evident, which are: immorality, impurity, sensuality, ²⁰  idolatry, sorcery, enmities, strife, jealousy, outbursts of anger, disputes, dissensions, factions, ²¹ envying, drunkenness, carousing, and things like these, of which I forewarn you, just as I have forewarned you, that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God.

I value what the Word of God has to say on matter that will cause me to miss out in my inheritance of the kingdom of God.  The deeds or behavior that are described in these verses shows that many have embraced these deeds and then display them for all to see. This Canada day some will indulge in drunkenness others will display immorality and others will engage in sensuality, carousing and things like these. Some will parade them down city streets for all to see. What do they value?
This Canada that we hold with such pride has been assaulted by those values that are attached to acts that disrespect the Christian values. The warning was issued in the past and the judgment of our values and behaviour carries a consequence. We have shifted so far away from our Christian values to simply replaced them with tolerance and excuses. What you and I do affect all of us. My hope is that my values will be beneficial for all to see and accept that Jesus and His teachings are for all with the end relating to inheritance of the kingdom of God.

New Beginnings

There are times when everything seems to be coming apart. The body is no longer functioning like it did when youth was attached to its behavior. The landscape of the community goes into a transformation and becomes shaped into a new model for the future citizens. The church is not spared this transformation as it adapts to a new paradigm precipitated by  staff changes and movement of the saints.
New Beginnings are times when new ideas can be introduced. This is a time when people can take ownership with taking a step into integration and assimilation. The old ideas are still valid but room needs to be made for the new innovations.
Beginnings are always new because there needs to be an end before the beginnings can be activated. Whenever we reject new beginnings, we are simply avoiding the inevitable.
How are you dealing with new beginnings in your life? Why not share some ways that you have learned in how to adapt and adopt this into your daily life.