Monthly Archives: December 2010
Let Us Be Kind To One Another
We live in a strange world where we place so much importance on who we know, what we wear, what we drive and (as silly as it sounds) our appearance.
Instead, we all should be placing more value and importance on how we treat one another, and not be so judgmental. Not to mention all the distractions created by technology. It is very hard for anyone to be truly Christ-centered in today’s mad world.
Living in a holy way, like the Saints, is almost completely out of reach these days. The Saints got it right first time around, and they are an example of how to live a selfless, God fearing and a ‘do unto others’ kind of way.
We will ultimately be held accountable for every thought, word, action and deed. I think it is very egotistic to think that all that is needed is one time around and then ‘ta-da’, you get granted entry into Heaven. Just for going to church and believing? Never! Doesn’t work like that. Think again. Continue reading
Random Acts Of Kindness
I was at the gym the other day, working out and really feeling sore. It was about to rain and I just felt so uncomfortable and miserable.
As I lay back into this machine and about to kick my legs out, I saw this girl who was limping over to another machine across from me. She was struggling and you could tell she was suffering. I thought to myself I should not be feeling so negative about my own situation, as it was only a little joint pain. The girl obviously was suffering much worse.
I see this kind of scenario all the time in life. If I ever feel like I just can’t make that final cable bill payment this month and will have to wait until I can afford it, I try not to feel deprived. Instead I remember the needy and how much those less fortunate have to do without.
I also decided I am going to donate a pound of canned goods or a bag of food to the needy in exchange for every pound of weight I lose. I’m going to give back. It’s a win-win situation. Continue reading