ABRAHAM-----ISAAC

There are plenty of stories in the Bible that are unbelievable. I don't mean I really don't believe them. More like I have a hard time.....I don't know how to put it. The story of Abraham and his only son Isaac has to be right at the top of the list. Abraham is old as dirt when they finally have a child. Then God tells him to kill his son. Sure it's called an offering but none the less, the boy is going to die. And he never even tries to bargain his way out of it. It's just....You want me to kill my son? Ok when? Tomorrow? OK. And not only kill him, but cut and pack wood for the alter and the fire.

And what the heck is Isaac thinking. Cool dad and I are going on a trip together. Oh we're going to do an offering to God ? Cool, ya wake me up early dad. How long was it till he figured out that he was going to be the lamb ? Ummm dad, didn't you forget something ? And even he doesn't try to bargain his way out. I'm overweight but I'm pretty sure I can out run my dad.

Well I guess it's not that I don't believe. It's that I don't have enough faith to be able to do something like that. I can't even do some of the little things He's been asking me to do.

GOD BLESS

SHUT UP AND FISH

I heard a great analogy on the radio today. Trust me, it sounded better than it will now. It was about progressing thru your faith. When you first start off on your journey it's like you are riding a bike alone. Then when you accept Jesus it's like you are riding a tandum bike. You have someone there helping you to pedal. Making it a little easier to get up the hills. There's someone to talk to on your travels. And as long as you're the one in the front seat, everything is fine. It's when you change seats and let Him do the steering that things get interesting. You're no longer going in a straight line. And you're not taking the easiest routes. You are just peddling, holding on, and following. I pray that I can change seats with Him some day. I can't wait to hear Him say--SHUT UP AND PEDAL

GOD BLESS

WAKING THE DEAD

Believe it or not I'm reading another John Eldredge book. He really does seem to stretch the words of the Bible. But all in all he does make some good points. I really can't disagree with his conclusions or how he goes about living. Or how he thinks Christians should live every day. But I just can't get over thinking it's more about the money he's making than it is about helping people. I don't know why I feel that way. And I'm sure I shouldn't be thinking that way but....

GOD BLESS

ASSBAG

I was driving home the other day and passed an older guy picking up leaves in his yard. Heres the conversation I had with myself....Wow, he's pretty old to be doing that........I should stop and help him......I'll go home and change my clothes first-knowing damn well I wouldn't go back....I am such an assbag!!......I'm really starting to piss myself off !

GOD BLESS

FISHERS OF MEN

After not steelhead fishing for 1 1/2 years, because of a shoulder problem, I decided to go again. So I'm fishing, relaxing, enjoying the scenery, reflecting, praying. Ya, everything but catching fish. Then I had this thought. I know why Jesus chose fishermen to follow Him. The poor saps were probably like me. Not catching a thing when some guy comes by and says to follow him cause he has something new to fish for.

GOD BLESS

RECALCULATING

I heard on the radio this morning how the Holy Spirit is like a gps. And how when you get off coarse you will hear.....recalculating. I sure can relate to this message lately. Seems like thats all I hear. Which means I ain't following directions very well. And it's really starting to piss me off. I sure am glad we have a patient God.

GOD BLESS

DEATH

My brother had a heart attack this week. He died and then was brought back to life. I hope I have the balls to have a conversation with with him about it. We really ain't very close. And the last I knew my brother doesn't believe in God. Or it could be that he's like I was. I believed in God, just didn't understand the part about having to accept the gift.

Any how, it sure makes you realize that you're not in control of the future. Or the present for that matter. I pray I can have a life changing conversation with my brother and all of my family. I don't know why it's so hard. Come on, it's great news, why not share it?

GOD BLESS