Homosexuality is a sin. Period.

"Liberalism embraces the sin that Christ died for, calls on people to accept it, and throws away the need to repent of it. Nothing could be further from the truth of what Jesus taught and died for." -Todd McGeorge


Romans 6:12: "Therefore do not let sin reign in your mortal body so that you obey its evil desires."

There are various places in the Bible where homosexuality is condemned: Leviticus 18:22, 20:13; 1 Corinthians 6:9-10; Romans 1: 26-28.  Now, there is no doubt that these people are loved by God, and that Jesus died on the cross for them. However, the acceptance of homosexuality is foolish. It is wrong, and like the quote above states, "embraces the sin Christ died for".  I happened upon this video through the blog "Blue Collar Philosophy". I watched it and my heart sank. These people have been deceived into thinking that homosexuality is okay: they have given themselves over to their passions: "For the time will come when people will not put up with sound doctrine. Instead, to suit their own desires, they will gather around them a great number of teachers to say what their itching ears want to hear. They will turn their ears away from the truth and turn aside to myths." (2 Timothy 4: 3-4) 


This video is an example of just that, and when I watch it, I don't see the 'hope' they are claiming: I see sin. I see destruction and perversion of the Gospel. The other night, one of my fellow RAs said, "You don't support that [homosexuality] do you?" The politically correct and socially acceptable answer came to my mind first: to each his own. However, I knew that answer was the wrong one. I answered him truthfully and said "No, I believe it is wrong." It is high past the time to stand on the truth. True, speaking out against homosexuality will probably gain me many enemies, but how can I stay silent when sin is being paraded as a God-given personality trait? 
Homosexuality is a sin, just like the sins of pride and envy I struggle against everyday. Keep praying, for the enemy is a roaring lion, and a great deceiver, who sometimes shows up in aesthetically appealing media put forth by an Ivy-league school.


The good news in all of this? "Greater is He that is in Me than he that is in the world."  (1 John 4:4)

Jesus said, "Take heart! For I have overcome the world!" (John 16:33)  To those that say they can't change, I say no, you can't. But Christ can transform you, just like he did for Christopher Yuan. This video truly speaks of the hope and love of Christ. The Lord has plans for each one of our futures, and He loves us so much He sent His only Son to die for our sins, whether they are homosexuality, lust, or pride. He called us out of darkness, why should we continue to sit in it?

There is no place like home?

Earlier today I thought, "I want to go home"... meaning College Station.
I guess Littlefield is my hometown, but no longer my home. Then again, College Station is just a temporary home.

Bill Whittle's got it goin' on.

When choices are made

http://www.renewamerica.com/analysis/jon/110505


The link above goes to an article that pretty much sums up my feelings over the whole Osama Bin Laden thing. 


I'm also reminded of the end of the Book of Esther. 
"Then Queen Esther answered, "If I have found favor in your sight, O king, and if it please the king, let my life be granted me for my wish, and my people for my request. ⁴ For we have been sold, I and my people, to be destroyed, to be killed, and to be annihilated. If we had been sold merely as slaves, men and women, I would have been silent, for our affliction is not to be compared with the loss to the king." ⁵Then King Ahaserus said to Queen Esther, "Who is he, and where is he, who has dared to do this?" ⁶And Esther said, "A foe and enemy! This wicked Haman!" Then Haman was terrified before the king and the queen." (7:3-6)


This is not a celebration of death, but a celebration of relief from one of our persecutors. 
1 John 2:21-23 and 2 Thessalonians 1:5-8


"Evil men do not understand justice, but those who seek the LORD understand it completely." Proverbs 28:5

"Here."

Roll Call for the Absent


In many lands and climes this April Day 
Proud sons of Texas A&M unite. 
Our loyalty to country, school, we pray, 
And seal our pact with bond of common might. 
We live again those happy days of yore 
On campus, field, in classroom, dorm, at drill. 
Fond memory brings a sigh -- but nothing more; 
Now we are men and life's a greater thrill, 
Before we part and go upon our way, 
We pause to honor those we knew so well; 
The old familiar faces we miss so much today 
Left cherished recollections that time cannot dispel.
Softly call the Muster, 
Let comrade answer, "Here!"  
Their spirits hover 'round us 
As if to bring us cheer!
Mark them present in our hearts. 
We'll meet some other day 
There is no death, but life eterne 
For old friends such as they! 

-Dr. John Aston '06

You're still keeping me up until two in the morning...whatever am I going to do with you, B?

I still think about B a lot, but lately he has really been on my mind. I heard this song on the radio this morning and I couldn't help but think, what would I tell him if I could have 5 more minutes with him?

I would ask him to sing a little bit of Cher's song "Believe". 

I would ask him to call my phone so I could hear his ringtone: "Hot n Cold".

I would let him tickle me.

I would tell him that I forgave him the minute he broke my heart, and tell him that I know now why it had to be done. 

I would tell him how special he made me feel.

I would tell him that I loved his family and all his friends.

I would tell him that I was so thankful that God orchestrated our meeting.

I would ask him to call me Natasha, and I would rub his head one last time (and he would probably go "Kitty!!!" like Boo from Monster's Inc.).

I would tell him that I loved him, and that I never stopped, and that he was just plain ridiculous if he thought he could convince me to do otherwise. 

After all this, I would hug him, and hold onto his hand until he walked out of the door of Briggs where we always met. Then, right before our hands broke, I would say, "I'll see you soon, dollink. I love you."

That is what I would do if I had 5 more minutes.

Now I remain in a world apart, but my heart remains in captivity.