God Is Good!

I don't want to get caught in the trap of determining my feelings about God by the circumstances in my life. I know that God is good and that he works all things for the good of those who love him and are called according to his purpose (Rom. 8:28). But sometimes when I see God working out and in the circumstances of my life I just want to shout from the mountain tops, "GOD IS GOOD!" And I pray that when I am at low points and cannot see him at work in the present circumstances that I will look back and remember what he has done for me and rest in him, knowing that he is still good and will work even those times for my good.

God, you are so good! "But God demostrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us." (Rom. 5:8) We don't deserve your love but you gave it anyway. Thank you.

What about magic anyway?

So I am going to do my ethics paper on the use of magic in literature from a Christian perspective. Specifically, is it okay in light of the biblical stance against using magic in real life for a Christian to have magic which is used or endorsed by the protagonists or anyone that would be associated with them and their side. I think the place to start would be to find out what the Bible means when it speaks of magic. Many of the things we do today might have been seen as magic in the ancient world. So what is the Bible prohibiting and why? I have a few ideas already, but does anyone have any thoughts on this?

Do you know me

This is a song I wrote in college and still sing when it is appropriate. Usually I'll sing the first part a couple of times changing Lord for Jesus, Father, or Spirit.

Lord, do you know me now
do i know you how
can i do the things i do
and still say i love you

(please) send your saving grace right to me Lord
wash away my sin and shame
send your saving grace right through me Lord
so that others might receive the same