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Summer is underway! There's alot of benefits that come with a summer break and I am ready to reap them! I read an article about personal devotions right here, which was a timely reminder for myself. I think it's worth the read.

Relationship with God - Tim Challies answers the question: Should the basic rules of how we relate to others apply to God as well? 

Gambling - Is gambling a sin? Why is it bad? Phil Johnson helps out. Check out this article afterwards for more clarification...this one.  

Do you journal? - A simple question. Yet, the answer to it might mean alot. 

Is God a Monster? - For some, it might be hard to understand the depths of this post. Take your time; you will benefit. 

Gentleness - A forgotten virtue? 

How much does God want us to care for our physical bodies? John Piper let's you know through Scripture.

"Free grace can go into the gutter, and bring up a jewel!" -C.H. Spurgeon

Only Do What Your Heart Tells You

Princess Diana once said, “Only do what your heart tells you.”

This is a creed believed by millions. It’s a statement of faith in one of the great pop cultural myths of the Western world. It’s a gospel proclaimed in many of our stories, movies, and songs.

It states that your heart is a compass inside of you that will point you to your own true north if you can just see it clearly. Your heart is a true guide that will lead you to happiness if you can just tune into it. We are lost, and our heart will save us.

This sounds so simple and liberating. It’s tempting to believe.

Until you consider that your heart has sociopathic tendencies.

Think about it for a moment. What does your heart tell you?

Was Jesus a Liar?

Jesus claimed to be God. His claim must be either true or false, and everyone should give it the same kind of consideration he expected of his disciples when he put the question to them: "Who do you say I am?" (Matthew 16:15). -Josh McDowell

It was really refreshing to read McDowell's work. With logic and wit, he writes very persuasively. In talking about Christ as either Lord, Liar, or Lunatic, he sets out to find out if what Jesus claimed to be was really true: being God. I really enjoyed reading the section titled 'Was Jesus a Liar?'. I want to share it. Here's what he says:

If, when Jesus made his claims, he knew that he was not God, then he was lying and deliberately deceiving his followers. But if he was a liar, then he was also a hypocrite because he taught others to be honest whatever the cost. Worse than that, if he was lying, he was a demon because he told others to trust him for their eternal destiny. If he couldn't back up his claims and knew it, then he was unspeakably evil for deceiving his followers with such a false hope. Last, he would also be a fool because his claims to being God led to his crucifixion--claims he could have backed away from to save himself even at the last minute.

It amazes me to hear so many people say that Jesus was simply a good moral teacher. Let's be realistic. How could he be a great moral teacher and knowingly mislead people at the most important point of his teaching--his own identity?

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I haven't been able to sit down to post my thoughts lately. I suppose school is taking up alot of them! Within 10 days it will be over and I will enjoy a nice summer vacation! Woohoo!

Calvin and Hobbes - Smart!

Free Audio Book - ChristianAudio is giving a free audio book away! Available by download. This is a book very needed by the young generation growing today.

Backgrounds: May - Little late into the month, but heres a link to a few free backgrounds for your laptop, desktop, or whatever!

Does Facebook make you a better student? - Cool infographic. How do they get all this information?

Creepy and cool. Those are two words that describe this following video very well! 

"Jesus promised the disciples three things---that they would be completely fearless, absurdly happy and in constant trouble." -G.K Chesterton