What Do You Treasure? (Pt. 1) | Francis Chan

My guest speaker of the week, Francis Chan.

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The Cost of Following Christ | Francis Chan

My "guest speaker", Francis Chan,  is a tremendous inspiration for the Christian community!

I will post a week-long "series" of sermons from Francis to help you identify the people who will really inspire you, help you grow in Christ, and stay strong in Him as  a group!

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"....But Don't Stay Alone Forever" MUCH Easier Said Than Done!

 

"BUT DON"T STAY ALONE FOREVER", starts near the beginning of this Relevant article.

I hear this a lot, and while they mean well, I find it quite presumptuous that it's assumed a person can easy-peasy join and be accepted into any group or community they want--with open arms!

UH, NOT SO.

I find it extremely difficult to find real community, a group, a tribe, a team, of fellow spiritual kindred spirits on this planet. I either get rejected by being ignored (someone once said, when you find great inspiring holy people, unfortunately, they are too busy to spend any time with you--so true!), or I witness a lot of sacrilegious and blasphemous people within the group that I leave that darkness.

The bible states in Matthew 7:13-14: Jesus says, "Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it." 

Proof that it's SO HARD to find those few who are truly righteous. 

By the way, I will be blog posting a series next week from a "guest speaker" on how to really notice those righteous few. The litmus test to make sure you are really in a group of people where you can grow spiritually in your walk with God. The type of people to truly inspire you to get closer to Him. The genuinely Holy Spirit-filled.

And my search is still on to find such a group. The group won't be found as a whole in ANY church parish. A church house is possibly the answer...but I am planning on joining a Christian Catholic bible and book group at my parish starting up in October, so who knows? Maybe this will be the one.

Stay tuned....

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A New Beginning

Yesterday, I left social media for good. The last one being X. 

On X, I reported racism, but X ignored it, saying it's not against policy. That was the proverbial straw that broke the camel's back for me to leave for good.

But the main reason I left was because of the constant ads and postings from others (by the purple icon) that I don't like, much less care to read what they have to say....Then I thought:

Would Jesus be on a site that allows/promotes worldly adult themes, and racist talk? 

NO.

So now, I know it's hard to advertise more since I won't be sharing my blog on social media anymore, but that's fine. I know, by God's help, my readers will find me.

In the meantime, I plan on posting more here, adding more photos, and possibly my own videos (I'm getting the brand new Samsung Z Flip 7 phone tomorrow--woo-hoo!). And instead of just posting topics in essay form, I plan on also posting about my day-to-day personal life experiences, as it relates to my walk with God.

This should be a lot of fun, with a lot of thoughtfulness mixed in.

Thank you all who have been reading my blogposts for a long time. I really appreciate it and I hope it has inspired you in having a closer relationship with God.

Love & Peace,

Lorraine

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Dressing to "Reflect the Kingdom"

In response to Relevant's "The Modesty Conversation" article, I will use Google AI to inform people who have no idea (like author article Joel) what modest and immodest dress for women looks like. 

Modest tends to be dressing pretty. Immodest tends to be dressing "sexy". Here are the details:

From Google AI:

Dressing "pretty" generally emphasizes softness, charm, and often a more modest or romantic aesthetic, while dressing "sexy" focuses on highlighting alluring features and evoking a sense of sensuality, which may or may not involve revealing clothing. The key difference lies in the intended message and the specific elements emphasized: "pretty" often uses flowing fabrics, softer colors, and a focus on overall elegance, whereas "sexy" might utilize more form-fitting clothes, strategic skin exposure, or fabrics that emphasize curves or a specific body part.

Dressing Pretty:
Focus:
Softness, charm, grace, and sometimes a romantic or delicate vibe.

Elements:
Often incorporates lighter fabrics, pastel colors, and a focus on an overall feminine aesthetic.

Emphasis:
Can be on elegant silhouettes, charming details, or a universally appealing beauty.

Purpose:
To look beautiful and attractive without necessarily aiming to provoke a sexual response.

Dressing Sexy:
Focus:
Allure, sensuality, and highlighting attractive features.

Elements:
Can involve form-fitting garments, strategic exposure of skin (e.g., backless dresses, high slits, décolletage), or materials that emphasize the body's shape.

Emphasis:
Often on drawing attention to specific body parts, creating a confident and bold impression.

Purpose:
To feel confident and sensual, potentially to attract a specific kind of attention.

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"No, Grace Doesn't Mean You Get To Do Whatever You Want"

This is such a true, godly article! There's nothing more to say on the subject. 

Normally, I would just X-Twitter post this, but I wanted it remained on my blog for future reference to others.

This article also reminds me of how often some people go to confession; it's as if they willy-nilly continue to sin, but figure just go to confession and that takes care of everything....doing this deliberately in a cyclical way.

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"I’m a Vegan Catholic"

 

"As I continue to work toward understanding and embracing a consistent life ethic, the philosophy behind veganism simply made sense within the context of my faith."

Read the full article by Theresa Göttl Brightman of Akron, Ohio, at:

I’m a Vegan Catholic

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