Pursuit of Perfection?

With all the recent Super Bowl hype and the Patriots trying to be perfect it got me to thinking. "Pursuit of perfection" how many Christian parallels can we make out of this. The Pat's kept shutting the subject out, no one wanted to talk about it. I think they missed some good opportunities to talk about Jesus. In all of history, throughout all the world only one has been perfect. Mercury Morris said that there is only 1 resident it "Perfectville." He is right! Of course he was referring to his '72 Dolphins "perfect" record. Ok they didn't lose a game, I understand that... but perfect...? Mercury Morris lead the team in '72 with 8 Fumbles. That is 2 away from the most in the league that year. The Dolphins as a team gave up the 3rd most yards per return that year. Oh and don't let me forget the beloved Mercury Morris' cocaine trafficking conviction in '82... who is perfect?? I know I'm splitting hairs and bringing up past things that may not be relevant. My point is this: They can talk about how "perfect" they were because they didn't lose a game, but in all of their arrogance I can still find tiny imperfections. In all of Jesus' humbleness there is not a thing He did wrong. He gave His life for all mankind, would Mercury do that? Just remember your priorities people. I love football more than most people. I just gave you a bunch of boring stats you care nothing about to prove a point. Jesus is the only one we can put or faith in. You belong to Him. 

RAZORBUG!!!

I'm a huge Arkansas Razorback fan. In fact, I'm one of the biggest fans I know. This picture blew my mind!!! I want one. I am so glad that the Hogs are doing well in sports. We had a good last two seasons of football, and today I watched us handily beat the back to back defending national champion Florida Gators in basketball. Things are good for Razorback fans. Even if they weren't I'd still love them. GO HOGS GO!!!

Dark Journey, Deep Grace

Dark Journey, Deep Grace!! Check out this book. The things that Jeffrey Dahmer did were unspeakable and unjustifiable, but isn't it good to know that God's grace is for all. "'Whoever' believes in Him shall have everlasting life". Jeffery Dahmer died a Christian a repentant, baptized son of God. Controversial, maybe, but God's love knows no bounds. Paul Said he was the "Chief of Sinners" yet Christians today know him as the greatest, most influential writer in the Bible. You are never to lost for God's Grace!!!!!!

The Love of God!!

I know I haven't blogged in a while, but it has slipped my mind. I'm not sure anyone is reading anyway. God's love is so simple. As Christians sometimes we try to complicate things so much we don't even understand it ourselves. Recently, Lacey and I got to go down to Gulf Coast Getaway in Panama City, FL with Watershed. On the final night two girls from a very poor nation in Europe got up and talked about God's love. These girls were on a fast track to becoming prostitutes for the Russian Mafia. One of the girls when asked to tell her story of salvation said simply this, "No one knew me." The Missionaries told her that Jesus loved her and she didn't know why. She was intrigued. Jesus loved her when she didn't even love her. That to her was God's love. He loved everyone freely and she was glad to do His work because of that. Needless to say there was not a dry eye in the house. This girl who barely speaks english just simplified the greatest thing that ever happened to any of us. Praise God for His love of us. Even when no one "knows us" God will always be there.

Controversy... I welcome it!!!

The Golden Compass has been the topic of much controversy lately. I saw a group on Facebook that a number of my "Facebook" friends were joining. This group was called "Don't support the 'Golden Compass'". I decided to check this out. This group is blowing up with around 2,000 people joining everyday. The author of the group, a Freshman in high school, states that the book is about "Killing God". Well this tickled my curiosity so I researched it for myself, something Christians should do more of. I read all about the author, Philip Pullman. What I gathered from everything I heard him say is that he is NOT against God. He doesn't care if people believe in God or not. What he is against are Christians and organized religion. Not unlike me. I'm not the biggest fan of Christians, and I am one. Most Christians don't act like Jesus. They act like Humans. His book trilogy does end in the last book with God dying. I'm not sure if this is meant as our Christian "God of Abraham", but I doubt that is said in the movie. He is a self proclaimed atheist, and agnostic. He doesn't believe in God and maybe trying to undermine Christian beliefs nevertheless I will see this movie. I don't think that someone can come outright and sell a movie that kills God. Our nation is one that most believe in God and that just won't fly. I don't think kids will draw that from this movie. I will watch it to find out and will blog after I do.

My favorite show...

I can't get enough of Scrubs. I can't wait till they come out with that Giant box of every single show for like 200 bucks, cause I will buy it. My favorite thing is Dr. Cox' rants. This video is a good one to give you one of his best rants and a little dose of every character. Dr. Cox' wife/girlfriend is also one of my favorites but she is not featured in this little rant. Great show!!!

Church and State??

It's that time again, and has been for sometime. So what do you think. Most of you know I'm a hippie liberal, or maybe you didn't. I'm not so far left that I agree with this picture I posted, but it is funny so please don't be offended. Well actually you can be... remember... my blog... shut up!! Now the disclaimer is out of the way, let's get down to business. I really agree with good 'ole Dave Lipscomb on this one. I think Christians have a higher purpose than politics. Jesus told us to pay taxes and follow the law. That's about all I know. I'm not the most learned on this subject, but my inner feeling is that church should be separate from state. I say this not to say that God should be left out completely, I'm just saying that your "religion" shouldn't be the only thing that drives you. I think love should drive you no matter what. I think too many dilemmas would come from being a Christian politician. War is an obvious one. I'm not sure as a Christian I would feel good about commanding the death of ANYONE. God sent people to war in the OT but he is GOD!!! I don't feel comfortable making that decision. Also just everyday honesty is not conducive to our political system. This is just the way I feel. I think Christians have a better things to do. Moral's belong in politics, don't get me wrong, but we shouldn't want to force God on anyone. He wouldn't want that. Kid's can still pray in school. Tell your kids that prayer is in school and it's against rules for teachers to stop them. No one that works for the state can establish religion, or unestablish it. That isn't a word. So be mad at me, agree with me, and I may have gone way overboard. My only problem with Christians is that they don't find out for themselves. I got so mad at people when I was at OC because if you didn't vote for Bush you were a sinner, but no one explained why they did vote for him other than gay marriage, abortion, and the fact that John Kerry is a PUTZ. The latter was actually the best reason. Find out things for yourself people. You are such sheep. You will follow anyone that has a goody in front of you. Follow Jesus, that is the shepherd we should follow, but find out things for yourself. Don't conform to things that others do especially other Christians. Jesus is the way. I'm so random. I'm not even on the original subject... shut up!!

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