Lighthouse Living
God’s Heart Not Man’s Heart
“It is not rude; it is not self-seeking, it is not provoked [nor overly sensitive and easily angered]; it does not take into account a wrong endured. It does not rejoice at injustice, but rejoices with the truth. Love bears all things, believes all things [looking for the best in each one], hopes all things [remaining steadfast during difficult times], endures all things.” 1 Corinthians 13:5-7
The Bible, God’s love filled, inspired word, isn’t called the ‘Holy 2x4’ beating us into submission. It isn’t called the ‘Holy Howitzer’ to wound and mutilate. It most certainly isn’t called the ‘Holier Than Thou’ to point out how I’m so much better than everyone else. God intended His word to be a road map to teach us choices and lifestyles that are unholy and unhealthy; to teach unconditional love and forgiveness as He has forgiven us. It teaches and shows us, through Jesus, that we’re to love and walk with others in love. It doesn’t teach us to sterilize and cut ourselves off when others offend or refuse to conform to our way.
The Bible says, “They will know you are Christians by your love for one another.” Yet, I see more contempt and an unyielding, inflexibility, not only toward other believers, but even more toward those who don’t know Jesus as their personal Lord and Savior. It breaks my heart when I see Christians taking this stand, “You don’t conform to a lifestyle that fits my comfort zone so I’m cutting you out of my life.” Here’s my question, “Where is this stated as an option in the bible?” Jesus lived and loved without compromising who He was, what He taught, or what He believed. How can I do any less?
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Past Lighthouse Living Entries:
June 1, 2016 God's Heart Not Man's Heart
May 25, 2016 Jesus Is The WORD
April 27, 2016 Timelessly Attainable
April 20, 2016 Lazarus Come Forth
April 13, 2016 Attitude VS Action
March 23, 2016 All Lives Matter
March 16, 2016 The Greatest Days
March 9, 2016 The Challenge of Change
March 2, 2016 Upright OR Bankrupt
February 24, 2016 Choice, Stand, Lifestyle
February 17, 2016 Shh! Wait and Listen
February 3, 2016 Martial Array
January 20, 2016 For God So Loved...
January 13, 2016 The Real Force
January 6, 2016 A Call To Arms
December 23, 2015 Armed & Dangerous
December 16, 2015 From Creation to Christmas
November 25, 2015 WindowWasher
November 18, 2015 Believer's Thermometer
November 11, 2015 401-Kingdom Retirement Plan
October 28, 2015 Eviction Notice
October 21, 2015 Work of the Cross
October 7, 2015 Water Color Ponies
September 30, 2015 Master's Hand
September 23, 2015 A Time For Everything
September 16, 2015 God's Awesome Power
August 26, 2015 God's Repair Shop
August 19, 2015 God's Mosts Amazing Grace
August 12, 2015 God Give Us Wings
June 17, 2015 In The Name Of Jesus
May 20, 2015 Let Us Never Forget
May 6, 2015 It Was Good and Still Is
April 15, 2015 The Outer Court
April 8, 2015 The Stone WAS - - - But IS No More
March 11, 2015 Submit Therefore
February 25, 2015 Praise The Lord
February 18, 2015 I've Fallen, And I Can't Get Up!
February 11, 2015 God's Children
February 4, 2015 Your Reflection
January 28, 2015 For God So Loved - Part 2
January 21, 2015 For God So Loved - Part 1
January 7, 2015 Covenant Living
December 24, 2014 Feeding Station
December 17, 2014 No Room - REALLY?
December 10, 2014 To Be Counted
November 26, 2014 Thanksgiving
November 19, 2014 Silver Lining
October 29, 2014 Walking On Water
September 17, 2014 The Little Things
August 27, 2014 Method Of Delivery
August 13, 2014 A Complete Failure
August 6, 2014 Take Out The Trash
July 16, 2014 Divided Allegiance
July 9, 2014 Quality Craftmanship
June 18, 2014 Self Indulgence OR Self-less Indulgence?
June 11, 2014 What Are You Drinking?
June 4, 2014 Bear It, Don't Bare It
May 28, 2014 Come Into the Light
April 9, 2014 Are We There Yet?
March 19, 2014 All God, None Other
February 19, 2014 Master Creator
February 5, 2014 Forward Mobility
January 29, 2014 Wash Your Walk
January 15, 2014 Let Go Of Your Past
January 1 & 8, 2014 Resolutions AND What's a Friend?
December 18 & 25, 2013 Divine Appt: Provision & Presentation
December 11, 2013 Divine Appt: Plan
December 4, 2013 Divine Appt: Promise
November 27, 2013 Sentence Commuted
November 13, 2013 Veteran Thank You
November 6, 2013 I am Number Three
October 30, 2013 How Great Our God Is
October 16, 2013 Spiritual Shutdown
September 25, 2013 The Equal Sign
September 18, 2013 Ripple Effect
September 11, 2013 Our Sailing Master
September 4, 2013 Unemployed Believers
August 28, 2013 Merry Go Round
August 21, 2013 Self Medication
August 14, 2013 Splendor OR Squalor
August 7, 2013 Step Into the LIGHT
May 15, 2013 Unshakeable Peace
April 24, 2013 Re-New NOT Re-Chew
April 10, 2013 Debit OR Credit
March 27, 2013 Sacrificial Worship
March 13, 2013 Priceless Worship
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January 9, 2013 Bear I DON'T Bare It
January 2, 2013 New Resolutions
December 12, 2012 Plan of Purpose
November 28, 2012 Well Developed
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November 14, 2012 Surrendering the Pieces for Peace
November 7, 2012 Sailing Master
October 17, 2012 Who Am I? Really??
October 10, 2012 Vote For Morality
October 3, 2012 Mercy, Who Me?
September 12, 2012 Basket Case
September 5, 2012 Christ-Like Boldness
August 29, 2012 Overcome & Fortify
August 22, 2012 Love Pure and Holy
June 27, 2012 Deceptive Packaging
June 20, 2012 Assurance NOT Insurance
June 13, 2012 Unexpected Blessing
May 30, 2012 Packing Your Bags
May 16, 2012 Our Being - In Him
May 9, 2012 Know His Annointing
April 18, 2012 This Day's Needs
February 29, 2012 Something New
February 22, 2012 Something New
February 15, 2012 Something New
February 8, 2012 Something New
February 1, 2012 Something New
January 25, 2012 A Perfect World
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December 7, 2011 That's A Wrap
November 30, 2011 Give Gift of HOPE
November 23, 2011 Foot Washing
November 16, 2011 Anti-Depression
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October 19, 2011 Take A Closer Look
October 12, 2011 A Deliberate God
September 21, 2011 Learning To Lean
September 7, 2011 Drink More Water
August 17, 2011 Stones of Provision
August 10, 2011 Chasing Rainbows
August 3, 2011 Great Expectations
June 29, 2011 One Nation Under God
June 22, 2011 Are You Listening?
June 15, 2011 You've Got Talent
April 27, 2011 Be Careful Little Mouth
April 20, 2011 Nothing To Save
March 23, 2011 Make Your Stand
March 9, 2011 Under Construction
Feb. 23, 2011 Use It OR Lose It
Feb. 16, 2011 What's On The Menu
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Feb. 2, 2011 Joy Comes In The Mourning
Jan. 5, 2011 Peacemakers VS Piece-makers
Dec. 8, 2010 Star Light, Star Bright
Oct. 27, 2010 Intended Purpose
Oct. 13, 2010 Today Is The Day
Sept. 22, 2010 Undiscovered Treasures
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June 30, 2010 Structurally Sound
May 12, 2010 A Supporting Cast
February 24, 2010 Face To Face
February 17, 2010 Drifting With Purpose
January 27, 2010 Perfected In Obedience
January 20, 2010 Building Plan
December 16, 2009 Say It Loud And Proud
December 2, 2009 On Or Through
November 25, 2009 A Sacrifice of Thanksgiving
November 18, 2009 The Veil Was Torn
October 28, 2009 Sing A New Song
October 21, 2009 A Time of Change
October 14, 2009 WDJD, not WWJD
October 7, 2009 Follow The Signs
September 30, 2009 Walk The Word
September 23, 2009 Are You Resting?
September 16, 2009 Not A Nothing
September 2, 2009 A Cracked Pot
August 12, 2009 Disappointment
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