johanl

johanl

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16 years ago @ Unsafe Challenge - I am sorry · 0 replies · +1 points

Hey buddy
The fact that you made that mistake (which I've made countless times in the past) means you're human. The fact that you are willing to admit it and apologise for it means that you're a great guy. Thanks a million for your input in our lives.

16 years ago @ Unsafe Challenge - christian music vs sec... · 0 replies · +1 points

Over the last couple of years the make-up of my music collection has changed significantly. At some stage only about 10% of my CD's were Christian. Now my collection contains probably around 60% Christian music (I had a lot of fun buying new CD's :) ).
I have felt that there were certain CD's that the Lord wasn't pleased with, and I had to throw them away, but I don't feel that I am not allowed to listen to secular music at all. I think that listening to music can be compared to reading a book. Sometimes we read Christian literature, and other times we read secular literature just to relax.
I do think, though, that it's important to listen to music that glorifies the Lord often (and more than other music). It helps me to focus on Him even when I'm driving or doing chores around the house. We need to fill our minds with Him, and what better way than to listen to music that glorifies Him.

16 years ago @ Unsafe Challenge - True worship · 0 replies · +1 points

WOW !!

16 years ago @ Unsafe Challenge - Risks · 0 replies · +1 points

Mat 13:44 Again, the kingdom of Heaven is like treasure hidden in a field, which when a man has found it, he hides it, and for the joy of it goes and sells all that he has, and buys that field.
Mat 13:45 Again, the kingdom of Heaven is like a merchant seeking beautiful pearls;
Mat 13:46 who, when he had found one pearl of great price, went and sold all that he had, and bought it.

16 years ago @ Unsafe Challenge - Worship? · 0 replies · +1 points

I love the explanation for the word worship (new testament) in the Strong's dictionary: "meaning to kiss, like a dog licking his master's hand". Have you ever noticed how most dogs are always glad to see their masters? They run to greet you, and for a minute the most important thing in their lives is the act of greeting their masters and showing them what a joy it is to be in their presence. Most cats, on the other hand, tend to only give people their attention when they feel like it. (mostly when they want something from them). I think that we tend to be "cat-christians". We give God our attention only when we want something or when we feel like it. If we don't feel like praying or going to church, we let God wait in vain for our attention.
Let's be like dogs, and make our Master the most importaint Being in our lives.