Gay 'Marriage' Opponents Seek to Reverse New Law

JantenPas21 »

Sat Aug 16, 2008 4:00 pm Agree: 0   Disagree: 0

Homosexuality is considered an act of sexual immorality (1 Cor 6:9). Jesus does teach us to love all people and detest all sin. I am not a perfect person and will not hate homosexuals.

However the act of homosexuality should not be recognized by our nation as acceptable. It is wrong, in God's eyes, and two people who have commited their life to this sin should not be allowed to be married.

Christian Leadership Summit Encourages 60,000 to Invest in Themselves

JantenPas21 »

Fri Aug 08, 2008 11:30 pm Agree: 0   Disagree: 4

Bill Hybels is teaching a great truth. Too often spiritual leaders don't take time for their personal growth and relaxation. They need personal time with the Lord too.

Pastors have this tendency to get so wrapped up in helping others that they forget to invest time in their own personal growth (in fact most people do). God wants us to spend some time alone with him. To invest in ourselves means to put effort into making us more effective/efficient, so we can better sever God’s purpose for our life! This is shown in Mark 1:35-39 where Jesus leaves his ministry to just spend time alone with the Father. Afterward he goes throughout Galilee, preaching and casting out demons.

God wants us to enjoy life! He wants you to be happy and love yourself, along with others. God expects us to love on ourselves. There will be trials and tribulations, and certainly every Christian has had to take up their cross. Which is such an important step in following the Lord, but Jesus enjoyed his life too! He ate and celebrated with the disciples and even let a poor woman bless him by washing his feet.

God is a god of Joy, Love, and Peace! And he demands that we love and invest in ourselves. Bravo to Mr. Hybels for reminding busy preachers to keep a Godly balance in their life.