Creation Symphony by Christopher Karpus

One way I’m keeping Chris Karpus on my mind as I pray for his recovery is to listen to the music he’s created and shared on SoundCloud. He has his Creation symphony there plus several other pieces. I thought I’d share this link so you could listen and follow him. 

Go to your web browser or search for him on your Sound Cloud app. Here’s the link:
https://soundcloud.com/christopher-karpus

Don’t Sit On Your Hands

 When our girls were younger (we had four) and were getting mouthy with each other in the car, we used to tell them to sit on their hands. And the rule was when you sit on your hands, you cannot talk. You really can’t do anything but look and listen.

Too many Christians are just sitting on their hands. Not doing anything, they’re just looking and listening. 

We’re not speaking when we should be. We can do better. 

We should be showing and telling the good news that God’s kingdom is near and dear.

Imagine Change That Works

Imagine if everyone walked rightly with God and with people, in peace, and in joy. 

Imagine if this happened because they believed that God empowered them to through his Spirit living inside of them. 

Imagine if people were honored that they get to serve their Creator-King knowing how it pleases him. 

All these things are possible through Christ. It’s why God works the way he works. 

Want to change the world? Start by humbling yourself and asking God to change you. 

This is why so little changes. So few are willing to do that—humble themselves and admit that they need someone bigger than themselves to change (REALLY change). Change at a level that says I’m not just going to change my behavior. I’m going to change my motives behind my behaviors. 

I know that I cannot do this without God’s help. That’s why I pray and seek God in the Bible early and often. 

I have no hope to make a real difference in this hurting world apart from God in me. Thankfully, that is possible in Christ. Lord help us!

Be A Butterfly

My daughter Samantha shared this online the other day:

“ Last week, on my way into one of my patient’s homes, I passed this little guy on their gravel driveway. I couldn’t help but stop for a few moments and take in its beauty. Reminded me that despite all the evil and darkness in this world, there is still beauty in God’s creation. Let’s be that beauty for other people. Let’s shine God’s light to everyone we come in contact with. Love them no matter what they look like or what they have done. Only then will the darkness start to fade away.”

Be a blessing, not a bully

“Be a blessing, not a bully.” -Chris Karpus

Exclamation Point!

 

The power of a line, an edit and a life well-lived. Thank you Packer of a life well-lived. Thank you Jared for sharing this story. 

Knowing Your Creator

One of the most profound books I’ve ever read was “Knowing God” by J. I. Packer. That’s probably because there’s nothing more profound than knowing (and being known) by your Creator. Personally. To know your Creator is to know what he is like. It’s to know what kind of character he has; what kind of traits. Packer did the world a great service when he wrote this book.

Of course, the reason I so respect J.I. Packer is because he was wise enough to recognize that any wisdom he shared was a dim reflection of the amazing words written in the Holy Bible. His works simply pointed back to the eternal truths found therein.

I thank God for men and women like J.I. Packer. They are a gift to the Church and to our world.

Peace

This link contains several articles, videos and a free book (among other things) for your enjoyment.