Never expect anything in return for being part of the Church. Instead, just feel blessed when you are blessed. Give thanks to God because every good and perfect gift comes from Him. People are just people. They will fail you.
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Have A Little Faith
So often I’m amazed by people who believe that mankind should “follow their hearts”.
“No, people should ignore the bible, and organized religion – and just follow the heart.”
This is the mantra of many I’ve met. But the heart of mankind is full of darkness and evil deeds. Who can trust and place their faith in it?
The Truth About Saving Lives In Any Crisis
Today the crisis is the earthquake in Nepal. By the time you’re reading this, there will be another one somewhere else, or perhaps a hurricane, tornado, or other natural, or man-made disaster. All of these are tragedies and signs of a planet that is not at peace.
A lot of decent and moral people, along with some not so decent, will always feel compelled to assist the helpless and hurting in these dark days. And we all should. We all should do what we can to help those in need, those in crisis. That is never in question.
However, we are not permanently saving lives by doing so. None of us can really save a life. We can merely extend life on earth. Saving a life would involve someone who is willing and worthy enough to take your place in death. Your place in eternal life, a saved life, can only come from a savior.
2 Hour New Track Challenge: Isaiah 53
Today I challenged myself to produce a new track in a couple of hours. I had no lyrics, no music to start with. And then I wrote this song, based on Isaiah 53.
Isaiah 53
5 Tips for Fast Songwriting
Is there a secret to writing songs fast? Here’s how I did it at least.
- Don’t be a perfectionist
- Write within your comfort zone
- Keep it simple (stupid)
- Set a cutoff time/deadline
- Publish it before you can change your mind
That’s really it. So here you are, listening to a piece that was created within a couple of hours after work.
The Earth is Dying, But not for the Reasons You’ve Been Told
Everyday we are told that the planet is being destroyed. From our environment to to the ground beneath our feet. One group claims that we are entirely responsible. Mankind has polluted the planet. The other side claims that’s a bunch of nonsense.
The truth is, the planet began to decay when mankind allowed sin to enter the world. In the beginning, everything was perfect and undefiled. Now the earth groans for the end of days louder than ever before. Judgement is coming to mankind, and by the looks of things, it will be sooner rather than later.
