this is part of an email my grandmother sent me today. she's talking about a trip she's taking to myrtle beach with some friends.
>>We sit way up high and look down at the water, eat, play cards and shop a bit. That's what old folks do at the beach, otherwise there would be a mad rush inward if we hit the beaches in our bikinis. I can just see the headlines: Mad Cows in Bikinis Storm the Coast. Keep your TV on.<<
I just want everyone to know that one month from today, I will be 24. If you would like to send me money, let me know and I'll gladly provide my address. I'll post reminders periodically to make sure no one forgets August 28. :) thanks -caf
"All of this points to an important paradox: not only does Christ live within us, but we are to live in Christ. "On that day you will know that I am in my Father, and you in me, and I in you." (John 14:20,NRSV) When we limit our focus to Christ living in us, we risk:
Subtly conveying to people that they have more power and influence in their relationship with God than they actually possess.
Underestimating the power of God's prevenient grace at work in our lives.
Reinforcing the notion that our faith is meant to be interior and private, rather than lived out-in-the-open-with-others. "
Don't copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will know what God wants you to do, and you will know how good and pleasing and perfect his will really is. romans 12:2