What's this Chritianity Stuff all about anyway?

Why am I a Christian is a reflective question that I am constantly asking myself.  Why AM I a Christian and what Does that Mean Anyway? Well, I can tell a story about a little girl who was taken to church by her mother 4Xs a week, yes I said 4Xs every week.  I was baptized when I was around 4yrs. old in a church basment in a metal tub.  I was baptized again when I was in my 20's and then once again when I truly gave my heart and life to the Lord.  As I got older, I strayed away from the beliefs that I was taught when I was a child.  That time period didn't last very long, before God used things/people in my life to draw me back to him.  There are so many miracles that happen in my life all of the time.  I remember praying every morning for years for God to help me to wake up to go to school.  He would give me the strength that I would need in that moment to get up.  As a result,  I was the first person to graduate from College in my family.  It wasn't my own resilience, but it was the power of God.  By reading the bible-- I've learned so much about life and God has shown me so many wonderful, marvelous things.  The Bible is filled with math, astronomy, biology and many other sciences.  The Bible has true life love stories , poems, tragedies and victories.  The bible has lessons on eatting healthy, gardening, managing money and much more.  He's given me strengh, joy, love, acceptance, peace, wisedom and eternal security. Is Christianity just like any other Religion? Christianity is not a religion because it requires faith.  Christianity is not about the Church Institution but a body of believers.  I'm also learning who God has created me to be as a Christian, wife, mother and woman.  As a woman God has designed me with certain attributes... to be nurturing, feminine, submissive and God fearing.  He is teaching me what his standards are for morality.  Why am I a Christian? Eternal Hope... Eternal Love... Eternal Security... Eternal Life with God my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ...  Why would I NOT be a Christian?

Heaven is my Home

My daughter and I were very sick over this past weekend.  At first I thought that she was the only one who was sick, but about an hour later I realized that I was also very sick.  I think we had the stomach flu.  I am not one to talk about being sick, because I don't think that it's an up-lifting topic of conversation.  When I was sick, however, I did view it as a way for me to get some well needed rest (I mean real rest).  It makes me think about heaven, and how it is described as a place of rest and peace.  I really believe that it will be like paradise but better.  It'll be better and more glorious than the human mind can ever imagine.  I think there will be streets of Gold, and colors that we've never seen before.  I believe I will be a celestial being who will live eternally.  I know that this may sound foolish or naive, but I can't help but to believe that it's true.  No, I'm not a fool... I just have a little faith.

"And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes; there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying.  There shall be no more pain, for the former things have passed away."(Revelations 21:4)

Why is Life so hard?

Life is filled with a lot of problems, difficulties, trials, set-backs, issues, pain and suffering.  Why is life so hard I ask myself sometimes and why do we have to suffer so much I ask God sometimes.  Sometimes I feel left alone... just abandoned.  Sometimes there aren't any answers to all of my questions no matter how much I read, pray or meditate.  Sometimes I try to think about what I've heard other people say.  Sometimes I feel lost and so confused... and sad/dissappointed.  My only resolution is that I just don't know and I won't probably every know all of the answers to the questions that I have about life.  I probably really don't know what to ask God for or about anyway and I'm O.K. with that (I still pray anyway).  Little things in life matter... breathing, listening, thinking, watching, smiling, sharing, holding... I live in this world-- in this universe and I know that I'm not alone.  I know that I am nothing but dirt from the earth.  I know that God lives.  I know that I will probably face many more challenges in life, but I know that my life is worth much much more than those things.  I do so cherish the life that God has given me.  One day I hope to have all of the answers to all of my questions or perhaps one day I won't have anymore questions.

"Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you.  Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid" (John 14:17).

Black Is Beautiful!

February is a very special Month.  It is the Month of Love.  I know some very special people who were born in this month.  It is also Black History Month and I know that God really truly does love Black people.  I know that he knows we are beautiful, significant and intelligent.  I know that he's designed us with grace and beauty.  I also know that we have suffered greatly.  It kind of reminds me of a jewel or pearl.  It can only become as beautiful as it is through darkness, tribulation and by being refined.  After the dark times are over then a beautiful, exquisite jewel comes forth.  Wow!  Amazing!  Black is Beautiful, Soul food is good and I am thankful for my heritage.  So, this month I celebrate those very special people, black history month and Love...

A THANKFUL HEART

THANK YOU LORD!

• SALVATION
• JESUS CHRIST
• NINA/JOE
• MOM
• DAD
• BROTHERS AND SISTERS
• FAMILY
• FRIENDS
• HIGHLAND
• A HOME
• HEAT
• T.V/CABLE
• FOOD
• WATER
• CLOTHING
• COMPUTER
• MUSIC
• TELEPHONE
• CHILDREN/STUDENTS
• MS. CARLY & MS. YVETTE
• MS. DONNA & LEAH
• NINA'S TEACHERS
• TRANSPORTATION
• THE BIBLE (GOD'S WORDS)
• INFORMATION
• THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
• PRAYER
• LOVE

WINTER SNOW BLIZZARD

Today I'm sitting in my warm, cozy home because there is a winter thunderstorm.  The wind is blowing and whistling.  It's sounds strong enough to blow anything down that comes it's way.  The snow is flying...Yes, i know that this sounds like the beginning of a good novel or movie but it's what's happening right now!  I do feel afraid of the unknown and worried about homeless people, car accidents, and destruction.  Will you please protect us Lord?!  Thank you that the schools and a lot of other businesses are closed tommorrow.  Thank you for the  City and Government workers who are on duty in this blizzard.  Lord, will you grant them grace, strength and protection?  This storm is going to last until early this morning...  I wonder what the after-math will be.  It has already covered half of our Nation.  God is in control.

The Lord is my Shepard... He maketh me to Lie down in green pastures

Today I'm at home with my daughter.  We are both sick and I was really in the dumps about it.  I was looking forward to the weekend because I wanted to go to the Chinese New Year Celebration at the Domes with my nieces.  I just kept picturing all of the red decorations...  I was a little dissappointed but I was encouraged when I heard a message by Charles Stanley titled "When I am in the Valley".  I know that we are always on the go, go, go.  I am very thankful that the Lord is my Shepard and He knows that sometimes we need rest... "he maketh me to lay down in green pastures..."  I'm so happy to spend any time that I can with my daughter because she brings me so much joy.