'Living Room'

This post was inspired by a sermon from Randy Patterson-Antioch ,TN.  (2 Tim 3:14-17, 1 Tim 4:15-16)……..when we show someone our home for the first time, where do start-the living areas.  Perhaps, we do not even show anyone our attic and/or basement if we have one because that is typically where we put things that we don’t need/want/use any longer-a place to hide things.  The ‘Living Room’ is usually the heart and soul of a home(except maybe the kitchen for me!).  Our hearts are the spiritual 'living rooms' for us.  What do our daily actions proclaim.  What do our attitudes suggest?  Are we different or conforming? Am I growing, maturing and living a life reflecting Jesus-is it daily on my heart/life-my spiritual ‘living room’?  Or has the zeal of Christ been cast aside into my spiritual attic/basement-being hidden, seldomly used/shared?  When was the last time you opened your home and shared your 'living room' with others? Blessings in your pursuit…….TO

e5 Man

Living a godly life encompasses many facets, yet most can be centered to a few basic characteristics.  I ‘love’ (no pun intended) the Love Chapter-1 Corinthians 13, which epitomizes the essence of godliness. Some time ago, I came across an online group of men that has embraced a dedication/committed attitude of service—in a special way …….check out www.e5men.org .  This group uses Ephesians 5 , particularly verses 25-29, to demonstrate an act of self denial by fasting one 24 hour period/month.  Jesus often demonstrated self denial-for us/mankind.  He is who we as Christians are to imitate to become Christ-like.   One of my faith goals is to be an Ephesians chapter 5 man-always!  Still not there, God’s got more molding to do.  Blessings in your pursuit…….TO