Christian County Music? I just bought an album by Joey + Rory. They are really good country singers. And I really love their album that I bought. It is titled "Hymns That are important to us". Some of the songs on that cd include Jesus loves me, It is well with my soul, The old rugged cross, and I'll fly away. Upon hearing the names of some of these songs you may not think it is country music. But the way they sing these songs, makes it country music. This summer I was a cabin leader at riverside. And I had a new radio. Some kids in my cabin where wanting to listen to the country station. And I said no not if it was unChristian. I do not allow or like any unChristian music. And the kids said yes it is Christian. I wasn't so sure. I know most country stations out there do not play Christian music. So I asked them what their definition of Christian country music was. They said that Christian country music was country music with no swear words. I did not like that definition. Isn't there more to Christian country music than that? So I did some thinking. And the definition I came up with for Christian country music is this. Christian country music is country music throughly soked with a Christian message. Country music is not Christian just because it has no swearing in it. It is Christian because it has a Christian message. And my thinking didn't stop once I came up that definition of country music. It is sad how satan has deceived people into being content with second best. I am sure that being ok with second best country music is not the only thing satan has deceived us into being content with. Are you content with second best books? Second best movies? Second best anything? God loves you, cares about you, and wants what is best for you. I encourage you to renew your mind, take captive every thought, and think only on things which are lofty. 'I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God. ' - Romans 12:1-2 'Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things. ' - Philippians 4:8 'For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh: (For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;) Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ; And having in a readiness to revenge all disobedience, when your obedience is fulfilled. ' - 2 Corinthians 10:3-6 P.S. There are so many great Christians resources out there. If you like watching movies reading books or listening to country music I encourage you to make sure that it is not second best stuff, but the best of the best. And don't take my word for what is good or not. Go to your bible.
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The True Source of Joy People are born looking for happiness and joy. They spend most of their lives searching for happiness and joy. And it is surprising all the things that bring you happiness or make you joyful. But earthly things never last and no matter how much joy or happiness they bring you, it never lasts either. The true source of joy is God. He is the alpha and omega, beginning and ending. He can provide you with joy, real joy, never-ending joy. Are you a person who is looking for joy? Do you know God? He loves you and is the true source of joy. If you have not made him the lord of your life I encourage you to do that know. Are you somebody who has been a Christian for a while, but are struggling with having joy. Being a Christian does not guarantee that you'll always have an easy life. But it does guarantee that you can always have a joyful life. But you will not have true joy unless you seek God daily, unless grow closer to God daily. Verses: Romans 14:17 For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost. Psalms 16:11 Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore. John 15:11 (Jesus words) These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full. Luke 2:10 (Angel telling about Jesus) And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. Powerless
I like how Jesus was God. And that when he came to earth he left behind all his power and glory. And he knew that he could do nothing without God. Something that is funny is that we think we can do things without God's help. But the truth is we can do nothing without God's help. It is funny but we cannot even disobey God without God helping us. My question is why would you want to disobey God? He helps you so much doesn't that make you want to love and obey him. |
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