The more the words, the less the meaning

"The more the words, the less the meaning, and how does that profit anyone?" - Ecclesiastes 6:11

How can one not be challenged by these words today?

Perhaps it is best I take his advice...

...enough said!

John 6:63 - "The Spirit gives life; the flesh counts for nothing. The words I have spoken to you—they are full of the Spirit and life."

Living in Grace

D3LM3

Signs of change

If we are true Christ-followers, then we need to be prepared to undergo scrutiny. You may be wondering what on earth I mean by "scrutiny?" Well, I simply mean, we must be prepared for others to look at us and comment, "wow, she has changed" or "See how different that guy is - God has really changed his life!"

So, are we showing these signs of change? Can others look at us and then proclaim, "There is something different about them!"

"If conversion to Christianity makes no improvement in a man's outward actions – if he continues to be just as snobbish or spiteful or envious or ambitious as he was before – then I think we must suspect that his "conversion" was largely imaginary." ~ C.S. Lewis

"Being a Christian is more than just an instantaneous conversion - it is a daily process whereby you grow to be more and more like Christ." - Billy Graham

May the Holy Spirit work in us today in order to bring about some change. It may be small, but I pray that we notice the hand of God shaping our lives.

Living in Grace
D3LM3 

Paradox of our lives

During a wedding ceremony that I was leading today, one of the bridal party shared a powerful poem with the congregation. It is quite long, so I will post it over two days, but I think it is well worth reflecting on.


The paradox of our time in history is...
that we have taller buildings, but shorter tempers; 
wider freeways, but narrower viewpoints. 
We spend more, but have less; we buy more, but enjoy it less. 
We have bigger houses and smaller families; more conveniences, but less time. 
We have more degrees but less sense; 
more knowledge, but less judgement; 
more experts, yet more problems; 
more medicine, but less wellness.
We drink too much, smoke too much, spend too recklessly, 
laugh too little, drive too fast, get too angry too quickly, 
stay up too late, get up too tired, read too little, 
watch TV too much, and pray too seldom. 

We have multiplied our possessions, but reduced our values. 
We talk too much, love too seldom and hate too often.

What do you think so far?
Interesting and challenging hey?
I think so...

Living in Grace
D3LM3