Welcome to my personal opinion!

How has your point of view been determined? On what do you base your belief system? What shapes your opinions?

All of us look at our world around us and interpret what we see based upon our most basic beliefs. This perspective is often referred to as our "worldview." We see what goes on in the world and our world view determines whether we think those things are good or bad, positive or negative. And that worldview also determines how we will react to everything that we encounter. So you see, it really is a matter of perspective.

Up front I will confess that I hold to what is known as a Biblical Worldview. My commitment to the Bible as being the Word of God, and my faith in the One revealed to us in that totally unique book and through His Holy Spirit has provided the lens through which I view the world around me.

So, if you choose to read what I have written there will likely be some things you will agree with and some which you will not. That will be determined by your own personal worldview.

My hope is that what I write will challenge you to better understand what you have chosen to base your worldview upon, and if it is not based on the unchanging Word of God, that you might become convinced, like I am convinced, that His Word is truth and serves to guide the believer through life's journey toward the "abundant life" Jesus promised in John 10:10.

Monday, May 25, 2009

Thanking God for the sacrifices made!

Today is Memorial Day! It is far more than just a day off from work or a time for a family barbeque to kick off the summer. It should be a day of sincere thanksgiving.

All too often we take for granted the sacrifices which have been made in the past and continue to be made today to preserve the freedoms we enjoy as Americans. To do so is the sign of our sense of security, but hopefully doesn't indicate an apathy about the sacrifices made on our behalf. Yesterday at church our Pastor had all veterans and current military men and women to stand as we paid tribute to their service for our nation. What a sight to see at least a couple of dozen men and women stand. Thank you ladies and gentlemen for what you have done!

Another amazing sight is to go to a national military cemetary and see the hundreds and thousands of white crosses aligned acre after acre. I grew up in Nashville, Tennessee, and had the privilege of conducting funerals at two seperate national cemetaries there, the older one in Madison (an area of Nashville) and one close to Pegram, on the west side of town. It is truly a sobering experience.

As you enjoy your day off take a moment to remember those who bought your freedom with their blood. They deserve at least that much consideration. Also, thank God for the ultimate freedom that is ours because the blood of Christ was the price paid. Have a wonderful Memorial Day!
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