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Saturday, November 12, 2005
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well the nc trip was great. except for the 10 hours flight delay sitting in rdu. we didn't get to atlanta (a whole hour flight) until midnight, stayed the night with eric and bethany, and flew out the next morning. i went straight to work wearing the clothes that i had been wearing since sunday morning.
in other news, our friend caleb is here this weekend, he came down to help me with lights for my one act festival. i'm so thankful. he also came to my classes friday and talked to my students about what he does. when they were given the opportunity to ask questions they asked if he had a girlfriend. i love my kids.
i can't believe its almost thanksgiving. florida weather has stolen my holday excitment. somehow christams music in 78 degree weather just isn't the same.
i've been thinking alot about doubt lately, specifically, doubting God. shaun was asked at church (the one that employees me) if he ever doubted his salvation. he honestly replied "yeah." he was told that whenever he was doubting that all he had to do was pick up his Bible and read. i dont know about you, but doubt usually comes in seasons. and picking up my Bible, while it is important in reminding me of the promises of God, doesn't just instantly cause my doub to go away.
I've also had many Christian friends go through serious seasons of doubt. they went through it reading their Bibles, seeking God. but their doubt didn't just go away.
There is a church in raleigh that, among other things, calls themselves "God doubters."
i aslo recently read the play "Doubt." its not really about doubting God, but still raises interresting questions in my mind about the subject.
anyway, what are your thougths on doiubt.
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7 Comments:
well, i have serious issues with self-doubt, and doubting God is going to keep me from screwing up His plan...and even, some days, doubting He's really involved in things...but like you said, I'm sure everyone does. Also, I can't believe you were stuck in RDU for 10 hours!!! that totally stinks!
Doubt. I've doubted everything in my life at some point. I've doubted I would get into college, that I would find a job, that someone would love me enough to marry me, that my dog would ever learn not to pee on small children, and I've definitely doubted my salvation before. But God has come through on all of those things... He MUST love me. That is how I've come through that doubt. Even through all these blessings, there are still times when I go months without feeling that warm "God hug" that tells me I'm doing things right and He loves me- but the next time I feel it I am reassured. I think if I had the God Hug all the time, I would get used to it and then feel like I needed something more. Hmm. am I making sense?
Doubt is merely the self attempting to grow. Yeah, I actually said that. Now to try to explain it...
If one does not doubt what one thinks, one will not question why one believes in what they believe. Questioning ones own belief before the pressures of the outside world questions it instead allows one to analyze from many angles the problem at hand. Is there a God? Can one have a meaningful, personal relationship with Him? Is it a Him or a Her? Does Gender matter? What is the meaning of life? What is the purpose of my life? and etc.
Doubt is the source of all these things. Doubt causes us to question. One does not get stronger unless one is challenged. I would rather challenge myself first before someone else challenges me. That way, I may have an answer to their question, or at least a question to ask them in return when they inquire of me.
I'm touched that my link is on your web page...even more so that I'm your financial advisor! You must not truely know what you're in for!
Right now, I am in doubt about whom you have chosen to be your financial advisor. Please don’t take this personally Danielle, but although you appear to be an attractive young lady, your picture just does not arouse confidence on a financial level. What exactly are your qualifications? Are you a CFA? If you found $100 would you, a) deposit it in your bank account; b) hit the mall; c) add it to your current investment portfolio; d) call your friends and have a party. One day, Melissa and Shaun will inherit my ‘vast’ wealth and it would be nice to know it is handled well.
Mrs. Cross,
I assure you I am a FANTASTIC financial advisor. To further prove myself to you I would be delighted to answer your questions.
1. (are you a CFA) If CFA stands for Credit my Father's Account then YES, YES I AM.
2.) If I found $100 I would do none of those things you suggested. You aren't supposed to keep other people's money, Mrs. Cross. Shame one you. Bad, bad, bad. I think I need to teach you a lesson on what Jesus would do... anyone have one of those felt boards with the pictures that stick on it?? :-)
Thanks for the update on your credentials. I see you went to the CAP (Christian American Princess) school of Economics. If you believe CFA means charge it to my father and he is the only one you charge it to, I can have some comfort. Unfortunately (for you), I went to the JAP (Jamaican American Princess) school of Philosophy. The fact that you use the word ‘charge’, which to me implies the use of that dirty monster – a credit card, puts shivers down my spine. I am sorry, but I will have to recommend that my children seek another advisor.
It’s good to see that you have a sense of honor. I am interested in hearing what the flannel board Christian would do if they found $100 bill on the street. What would you do, turn it in to the police? Yeah, that would get back to the original owner. I, although considered stupid by some, would look for the owner or leave it. I gave those choices because I had mistaken your character. For this, I apologize and ask your forgiveness. But to my defense the bible does say something about people who wink (your picture)…Proverbs 10:30. Oh, by the way…I have a STICK for you little girl! ;-) back at ya
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