Stepping Out of My Comfort Zone for a Challenge

This article reminds me of me. I'm not really an introvert though; I'm an ambivert--a little of both.

But I do need to challenge myself more by taking on more extroverted things, as I become a real pro-active disciple of Christ.

A huge thing I'm doing this summer is I volunteered to help with some faith-based work at a booth during the weekend Saturday Market in my local town. This will be my first time doing a booth, and I'm very excited! I signed up for 4 out of the 5 we are doing this summer. 

This, I hope, is the official beginning of me really getting out of my comfort zone and bringing the Good News out to others.

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Who Are You Following on Social Media?

I really don't get this article. I've heard such talk before, and I wonder: 

Who are you following on social media??

I only follow faith-based Christians and a few other wholesome handles, like vegan sites. With doing that, I see no porn. On X sometimes I see handles in my feed that I don't follow, but nothing that bad, and then it stops. Plus, if anyone follows me that really offends me, I simply block them.

On EVERY social media, there is very objectionable material not suited for Christians. So going by what the article says above, then one possibly should not be on ANY social media--throwing the baby out with the bathwater. 

Just simply be more discerning in who you follow, and stop making it about trying to get so many people to follow you. 

Stop focusing on the quantity in numbers of followers you accumulate, and start thinking of the quality of people you follow instead--and with that, you will naturally get more wholesome people following you.

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The 7 Churches Written About in Book of Revelation

 

Many Bible-believing people of faith love reading the entire Bible, and we tend to have favorite quotes, favorite stories, favorite books and favorite times of the Bible.

My favorite times have been from the New Testament, specifically, from the time of Pentecost, to the Revelation. I have been studying quite a bit lately on the Churches during those times. While doing my research, I found these two incredible documentaries above of the 7 Churches, written about the Apostle John in the book of Revelation.

These documentaries are well-done! It's very much worth the watch!

And as you watch these documentaries of the 7 Churches, think about the church parish/congregation that you are a member, and really ponder which of the 7 Churches are like the one you attend....

Is that church really the right one for you? 

Do you walk out of your church being really inspired and so excited about serving God even more?

Would your church be a victorious church, that would be praised by God for it's faithfulness and endurance that is spoken about in Revelation?

Food for thought.

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The Forge (2024) -- A Must-See Film!

This film, The Forge, came out in 2024, so it's available now, possibly where you watch films.

It's a WONDERFUL, Bible-based movie! The production, directing and acting is superb. 

The Forge is a very inspiring film on becoming a disciple of Christ. Not just being a believer in Christ, but actually being a PRO-ACTIVE disciple of Christ. It's a story about the journey of a young man from being an unbeliever to a disciple, with the help of a brilliant mentor. 

The film really inspired me and mentored me a bit, as I paused the film to think about what was said in scenes...cried at times while watching some scenes...prayed and reflected on my own strengths and weaknesses as a disciple of Christ.

So check the film out. You won't be disappointed!

Meaning of Discipleship:

Luke 9:23-24

"23 And He said to all, 'If any man would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me. 24 For whoever would save his life will lose it; and whoever loses his life for my sake, he will save it.'"

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On the Job Christian

I seem to be the only one that talks about my faith at work. 

I have no problem talking about being Catholic; it just comes naturally, in the way secular people talk about who they are, or what they love in life. So anyone who has spent even a short time around me at work know that I'm Catholic, including my boss and his assistants.

This article talks more on the subject:

What To Do When You Are the Only Christian at Your Job

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Good News and Nothing But!

I agree with this article, which is why I only watch one source of news (other than on X-Twitter), and that's EWTN News Nightly 

But there are links to news that are much more upbeat. In fact, that's all it is! Check these out:

Good news only: Where to find good news online

Only Good News & Other Stuff to Make You Smile

Daily Good 

Sunny Skyz

Enjoy!

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"The Giver"

I enjoyed reading this article: Ranking the Spiritual Gifts

#8. That's me! I smiled when I read, "They tithe with joy..." Lol! This past Sunday, while sitting up in the balcony at mass, the basket was being passed around below, but no one came up to the balcony to collect the tithe. 

The time was almost over for collecting, and I thought they had skipped upstairs. I had my check ready to give, but I saw them heading for the altar! I almost cried! I wanted to tithe! I was going to run down to the main aisle to give them my money, but then I saw others walking downstairs. I followed, and by the foot of the stairs, there was this girl patiently waiting for anyone up in the balcony to come with their tithe....God bless her! I felt joy in my heart and without even thinking about it, thanked her for allowing me to give my 10%.

I'm also a #3, but tend not to say anything at all.

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