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9 Apr 2012
Another look at a populare verse (REV 3:20)
Rev 3:20
This is a verse I have often heard used as a message of hope. Jesus is standing at the door waiting for you to open it. When you open the door and let Jesus in, you will be granted eternity with him.
There is a much more frightening context to this verse that I have seen in many people’s relation ship with Christ. This context springs from the social pressure to be all inclusive and politically correct. Let me paint. You a new picture you may not think of when reading this verse. We have all seen the movies and shows where a person is hosting a party at their house. In the excitement and chaos of everyone having such a great time at the party, the host is either. Accidentally locked out or pushed out by those that really don’t want him spoiling the fun. This always end whit the host standing outside his own house knocking on the door, trying to get into his own party.
Every week many of us go to church and bible study to fellowship and learn with other Christians. Many churches are now watering down the sermon as to draw in more people. They are teaching only the portions of the bible that people want to hear, The love,joy and forgiveness. Many time preachers will leave out the suffering of man and the rath of God, fearing they might drive away their follower.
Other churches and study groups have even incorporated eastern meditation and Yoga into the teaching, and often leave out of reinterpret Biblical teachings to be share not to exclude anyone from their folds. This just makes me thing of another verse Mat 7:13-14. Looking here we need to follow the Teaching of Christ and not be as all inclusive as so have become.
If someone will not follow God the way he wants to be followed, they are not Followers of Christ. In ISA 35:8 God calls those who are not willing to follow his way wicked fools, and Jesus warns us to follow the narrow path, for many will try to enter heave, but few will succeed.
Let us not leave Jesus out in the cold just so that everyone at the party is conferable, it is his house after all.
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7 Apr 2012
Woman and a Fork
There was a young woman who had been diagnosed with a terminal illness and had been given three months to live. So as she was getting her things ‘in order,’ she contacted her Pastor and had him come to her house to discuss certain aspects of her final wishes.
She told him which songs she wanted sung at the service, what scriptures she would like read, and what outfit she wanted to be buried in.
Everything was in order and the Pastor was preparing to leave when the young woman suddenly remembered something very important to her.
‘There’s one more thing,’ she said excitedly..‘What’s that?’ came the Pastor’s reply.
‘This is very important,’ the young woman continued. ‘I want to be buried with a fork in my right hand.’
The Pastor stood looking at the young woman, not knowing quite what to say. That surprises you, doesn’t it?’ the young woman asked. ‘Well, to be honest, I’m puzzled by the request,’ said the Pastor.
The young woman explained. ‘My grandmother once told me this story, and from that time on I have always tried to pass along its message to those I love and those who are in need of encouragement. In all my years of attending socials and dinners, I always remember that when the dishes of the main course were being cleared, someone would inevitably lean over and say, ‘Keep your fork.’ It was my favorite part because I knew that something better was coming …. like velvety chocolate cake or deep-dish apple pie. Something wonderful, and with substance!’
So, I just want people to see me there in that casket with a fork in my hand and I want them to wonder ‘What’s with the fork?’ Then I want you to tell them: ‘Keep your fork … the best is yet to come.’
The Pastor’s eyes welled up with tears of joy as he hugged the young woman good-bye. He knew this would be one of the last times he would see her before her death. But he also knew that the young woman had a better grasp of heaven than he did. She had a better grasp of what heaven would be like than many people twice her age, with twice as much experience and knowledge. She KNEW that something better was coming.
At the funeral people were walking by the young woman’s casket and they saw the cloak she was wearing and the fork placed in her right hand. Over and over, the Pastor heard the question, ‘What’s with the fork?’ And over and over he smiled.
During his message, the Pastor told the people of the conversation he had with the young woman shortly before she died. He also told them about the fork and about what it symbolized to her. He told the people how he could not stop thinking about the fork and told them that they probably would not be able to stop thinking about it either.
He was right. So the next time you reach down for your fork let it remind you, ever so gently, that the best is yet to come. Friends are a very rare jewel, indeed. They make you smile and encourage you to succeed. Cherish the time you have, and the memories you share.Being friends with someone is not an opportunity, but a sweet responsibility.
And just remember … keep your fork! -
6 Apr 2012
Database Issues – lost it all
Ok, I lost everything on Adam’s Corner due to a database issue. Idiot me, I did not have a back up of this site. I did not lose every thing, just a few corrupt tables. I will have to remake all my “About Me” pages. So basically I will have to rebuild my entire site from the ground up. I guess I can just call it part of the rebranding of www.kelloggskorner.com. The good thing is I did not lose all Teresa’s work.
I guess I will start with a 34 years in review. I
will work on that in 5 year chunks. This should be fun. Knowing I really only have one reader, I can take my time. So here is a real new start in choose.
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27 Mar 2012
A fresh start on a new chaos
Well, It has been over a year since I last posted anything, and so much has happened. I am still and out-of-work System Administrator, even though I have done a little on the side. Things on the side work did not go well, but I will not get into that (no one wants in on that drama). I have once again dropped out of school due to financial issues, and can’t get back in because I can’t pay up what I owe.
As of now, the family and I are staying with family until I can get back into the working sector. Anyone who has done this may know how well that is going (once again I am going to skip the drama). But, all that is on the sidelines for now.
I am getting hot and heavy into job hunting again. after two disappointments with job prospects in the last three weeks, I am broadening my hunt nation-wide again. One big difference now is that all my household goods are one place, so it will be easy to move them this time.
What I will be trying to do now is just keep a journal of what is going on in my Professional and personal life. With that in mind, I am looking forward to keeping you all posted.
