32 they said those casseroles are quite delicious

this world has become a bit too gray, and i speak not of dullness. perhaps people have been kinder, nicer, apologetic. we live in an age where we try not to offend anyone, where we tolerate injustice and readily "forgive." this modern age has such a twisted sense of grace and a distorted view of forgiveness. they tell me it's okay; it's not that bad; there's a middle road; there are gray areas. the world i used to live in was very black and white. at times, i prefer it to be that way.

58 she told me the act of my not shaving is offensive to society

what were we made for...? to know God. what aim should we set ourselves in life...? to know God. eternal life..., best thing in life..., brings most joy? to know God. there's this whole issue with knowing God versus knowing about God.

some say knowing God is like knowing another person, a friend or family or someone close to you. to some degree it's true, but it's so much more. to know something or someone depends on the complexity of the object that is being known. to know a cake is rather simple. look at the shape, size, color, ingredients, taste it and that's pretty much all there is to it. to know a horse is a bit more difficult but spend a day with it, know its habits and likes/dislikes and you're pretty much done. to know a person is tons more difficult as he may choose to lie to you or keep secrets from you and can easily change. therefore, to know God is every bit more complex and difficult. that is not to say it isn't worth th effort. just as the person can choose to not lie to you, what we know of God depends on what He chooses to reveal for us.

it's quite obvious the differences as well as God is Holy and perfect. He is so much higher and invisible.

84 it's five entries behind so i'll need one every day

when two or more gather... i'm getting more and more excited about prayer meetings. they tend to be a weird experience for me. nonetheless, i truly believe it is the primary place where God moves. that's how revolutions start. that's where revival begins. prayer is the sign of faith, the believing of the power and willingness of God. it's the desire of the heart to seek for more than one experiences and the humbleness of knowing we are nothing but dust, incapable beings. a church without praying men may very well not exist just as a christian man without prayer cannot possibly be of the faith.