"Whatever you do, never step past that line." One of my friends told me before he taught me how to use a handgun at the shooting range yesterday, "Even if you drop your gun, don't go get it. Just leave it there."
I understood the reason why instinctively: doing so would get me seriously injured or killed.
A gun is a powerful tool which can either be used for good (hunting for food and self-defense) or evil (murdering innocent people). Likewise, sex is a powerful tool, which can either be used for good (forming a lifelong friendship with your wife/husband, and, even better, experiencing the joy of raising children) or evil (crushing other people's hearts for your own personal gain, or worse, torturing people through unwanted, violent attacks). Like a shooting range, when it comes to our sexuality, there is a certain line we
should never cross. That line is a Christ-centered marriage to a loyal,
God-fearing, opposite-gender spouse. If you stay on the right side of that line (within marriage), you get the excitement and thrill of training with one of the most powerful tools God has given you. If you step "out onto the range" (i.e. outside of marriage, and this includes premarital "banging", pun intended), then you risk getting your head blown off. Most of us know instinctively that this will happen, but we temporarily "lose our crap" when we run into either:
A) A stacked 18-year-old babe with a "badonkadonk."
B) A ripped 27-year-old stud with the full "package" deal
Then we cross the line at the sexual shooting range, anyway, and become the headless horseman's long lost sibling.
The scariest part is that, with a gun, the consequences are immediate (you die). With sex, that's not necessarily the case: medical technology may prevent baby mama drama and biological MMA fighters known as "STDs" opening a can of whoop-tushy on your genitalia. But it will not prevent:
1) Divorce
2) Psycho exes
3) Jail time if your young hottie turns out to be a psycho and nails you with a phony rape charge, hoping to get Big Bubba to do her dirty work for her.
4) PTSD if your handsome, older crush gets mad that you won't do "those things" he has seen in hardcore porn and makes you do them anyway by raping you.
5) Spouses with guns if you are the "other man/woman"
Do not get riddled with the bullets of drama at the sexual shooting range! Stay on the right side of the line, and enjoy a lifetime of safe thrills by banging your lifelong best friend: your spouse!
"Marriage should be honored by all, and the marriage bed kept pure, for God will judge the adulterer and all the sexually immoral." (Hebrews 13:4)
Saturday, December 5, 2015
Thursday, December 3, 2015
My Prayer For San Bernardino
Dear Heavenly Father,
Yesterday, an inexplicably evil attack was carried out at the Inland Regional Medical Center in San Bernardino, California. Fourteen people were killed and seventeen wounded by two cowardly psychopaths. I do not know whether or not this was a terrorist attack, Heavenly Father. However, in light of a similar attack in Paris (combined with the fact that, according to the LA Times, two armed suspects in the slaughter are named "Syed Farook" and "Tashfeen Malik"), this is serious cause for concern. At the same time, if this is proven to be an act of terror, I pray that You give us the wisdom to remember that not everyone who shares the heritage of those who carry out acts such as this condones them, or subscribes to the ideology that drives them.
Please forgive those of us who have attacked Your Character with bitter phrases such as "God Isn't Fixing This." I do not know whether or not this tragedy was permitted as divine judgment for our current state of moral decay or is simply a painful reminder of how evil the world that we live in truly is. I do acknowledge, on behalf of my country, the possibility that, in spiritually deporting You from our society, we may have forfeited Your protection from our enemies (which we have taken for granted for so long). In addition to comfort and healing for the victims, and justice to those who planned out this horrific crime, I pray that you soften the hearts of my fellow Americans so that they can hear the gospel and repent, so that they can spend eternity in heaven through faith in Jesus Christ. I also pray that you forgive Christians such as myself who have repeatedly failed to stand up for and live out the gospel, and strengthen us (as well as those who have faithfully served you) to tell our countrymen about the only One who can truly save and protect them: Jesus Christ, the Messiah!
I pray this in the name of Your Son, Jesus Christ, Amen!
Yesterday, an inexplicably evil attack was carried out at the Inland Regional Medical Center in San Bernardino, California. Fourteen people were killed and seventeen wounded by two cowardly psychopaths. I do not know whether or not this was a terrorist attack, Heavenly Father. However, in light of a similar attack in Paris (combined with the fact that, according to the LA Times, two armed suspects in the slaughter are named "Syed Farook" and "Tashfeen Malik"), this is serious cause for concern. At the same time, if this is proven to be an act of terror, I pray that You give us the wisdom to remember that not everyone who shares the heritage of those who carry out acts such as this condones them, or subscribes to the ideology that drives them.
Please forgive those of us who have attacked Your Character with bitter phrases such as "God Isn't Fixing This." I do not know whether or not this tragedy was permitted as divine judgment for our current state of moral decay or is simply a painful reminder of how evil the world that we live in truly is. I do acknowledge, on behalf of my country, the possibility that, in spiritually deporting You from our society, we may have forfeited Your protection from our enemies (which we have taken for granted for so long). In addition to comfort and healing for the victims, and justice to those who planned out this horrific crime, I pray that you soften the hearts of my fellow Americans so that they can hear the gospel and repent, so that they can spend eternity in heaven through faith in Jesus Christ. I also pray that you forgive Christians such as myself who have repeatedly failed to stand up for and live out the gospel, and strengthen us (as well as those who have faithfully served you) to tell our countrymen about the only One who can truly save and protect them: Jesus Christ, the Messiah!
I pray this in the name of Your Son, Jesus Christ, Amen!
Tuesday, December 1, 2015
Anderson Cooper Prayer Project Complete! December Project: Myself!
It took several catch-up sessions, but I completed all of my November prayers for Anderson Cooper's salvation. On top of that, I finished the rest of my novel for NaNoWritMo (excluding some blanks for when I didn't have a Naming Book handy for new characters). That being said, I have decided to make this month's prayer project about me, so that I can finally defeat my Achilles' Heel, which I have nicknamed "Bane", after the supervillain who broke Batman's back.
Even after we are saved, Christians still have certain sins that constantly trip them up. Now don't panic: I am still a virgin, and am determined to maintain my Chastity Wrestlemania "Streak" intact until my wedding night. That being said, my spiritual "Bane" (which will be revealed in a future memoir called "That Was Then, This Is Now"), is kicking my butt, and has since I started fighting it nine years ago. For that reason, I am praying for fifteen minutes a day that Jesus Christ strengthens me so that I can crush my spiritual "Bane" once and for all, and so my life can finally be rid of all things that destroy my ability to be an effective witness for him.
Even after we are saved, Christians still have certain sins that constantly trip them up. Now don't panic: I am still a virgin, and am determined to maintain my Chastity Wrestlemania "Streak" intact until my wedding night. That being said, my spiritual "Bane" (which will be revealed in a future memoir called "That Was Then, This Is Now"), is kicking my butt, and has since I started fighting it nine years ago. For that reason, I am praying for fifteen minutes a day that Jesus Christ strengthens me so that I can crush my spiritual "Bane" once and for all, and so my life can finally be rid of all things that destroy my ability to be an effective witness for him.
Saturday, November 14, 2015
The Paris Attacks: My Prayer For Healing And Justice
Dear Heavenly Father,
My heart bleeds for the 128 people who were ruthlessly murdered in Paris on November 13, 2015, as well as for the many survivors of that cowardly attack. Please bring comfort and healing to the families of the people who were killed, as well as to those who have survived this tragedy. Please provide President Hollande with the wisdom to defend the nation of France from further attacks and with courageous allies to help him bring justice to those who orchestrated and carried out this unjustifiable act of savagery. Please use this tragedy to unite the nations of the world against ISIS and other radical Islamic terrorist organizations who dishonor You by claiming that they act in Your Name when they oppress their own countrymen and foreigners with deception, intimidation, and barbarism. Most of all, Heavenly Father, please use this tragedy to guide people to your Son, Jesus Christ, Who will allow all those who believe in Him to enjoy peace, joy, love, and eternal life on the New Earth after He crushes evil once and for all.
In the name of Jesus Christ I pray. Amen.
The terrorist attacks during Friday night in Paris, France resulted in 128 people losing their lives and 80 others getting injured. This photo of multiple French flags, from Wikipedia, is displayed to show support for the French people during this time of tragedy.
My heart bleeds for the 128 people who were ruthlessly murdered in Paris on November 13, 2015, as well as for the many survivors of that cowardly attack. Please bring comfort and healing to the families of the people who were killed, as well as to those who have survived this tragedy. Please provide President Hollande with the wisdom to defend the nation of France from further attacks and with courageous allies to help him bring justice to those who orchestrated and carried out this unjustifiable act of savagery. Please use this tragedy to unite the nations of the world against ISIS and other radical Islamic terrorist organizations who dishonor You by claiming that they act in Your Name when they oppress their own countrymen and foreigners with deception, intimidation, and barbarism. Most of all, Heavenly Father, please use this tragedy to guide people to your Son, Jesus Christ, Who will allow all those who believe in Him to enjoy peace, joy, love, and eternal life on the New Earth after He crushes evil once and for all.
In the name of Jesus Christ I pray. Amen.
Sunday, November 1, 2015
November Prayer Project: Anderson Cooper!
This month, I will be praying for one of my favorite news anchors: Anderson Cooper. Even though I do not agree with his political views, I respect him because he tries to be as unbiased as possible while he is reporting and interviewing his guests. This is a rare quality among both liberal and conservative news anchors, which is why he is one of the only three whom I listen to (the other two being Sean Hannity and Megyn Kelly). For that reason, I will pray every day this month that he receives the good news of the gospel by putting his faith in Jesus Christ, the only way to achieve reconciliation with God and eternal life in paradise. I encourage all of you to do so as well, for God's miracles are truly unleashed when believers pray for the same thing (provided that it is God's Will).
Sunday, October 25, 2015
Kim Kardashian Prayer Complete (And Other News)!
My Kim Kardashian prayer project was a success. It was the first prayer project I completed in which I did a fifteen-minute session every single day (instead of forgetting in the middle of the month and playing catchup with spiritual binge sessions).
This month, I have been focusing on myself. God has convicted me of a personal failing that I have and has told me multiple times through the Holy Spirit and fellow believers that He won't bless my plans to serve Him until I deal with it. I will reveal what that personal failing is in my book, "That Was Then, This Is Now", which will be a memoir of the harsh life lessons which I learned after I left Peace Corps. Not to mention that I believe that I will be reunited with the woman who is meant to be my future wife soon, so it's time for me to finally grow up.
Speaking of growing up, I have let go of my "star-crossed lover." I will just call her Juliet, for obvious reasons. We never actually dated or anything. We were just good friends who met at a church young adult group and developed strong crushes on each other. However, I moved out of state and when we tried to meet up outside of church when I would visit, our schedules clashed. After a couple of years, Juliet eventually gave up and moved on to focus on her career. I tried to hang on a little bit longer, but God has made it clear that it's time for me to move on, too. The fact that "West Side Story" music would play in my head every time I prayed to God regarding her was a pretty clear sign in and of itself. Since Romeo (re-imagined as a New York teenager called Tony in "West Side Story") dies in both versions, it's probably for the best. Nonetheless, Juliet was there for me during a really dark period of my life, so I will always be grateful that I knew her.
"When I was a child, I spake as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child: but when I became a man, I put away childish things." 1 Corinthians 13:11 (KJV)
This month, I have been focusing on myself. God has convicted me of a personal failing that I have and has told me multiple times through the Holy Spirit and fellow believers that He won't bless my plans to serve Him until I deal with it. I will reveal what that personal failing is in my book, "That Was Then, This Is Now", which will be a memoir of the harsh life lessons which I learned after I left Peace Corps. Not to mention that I believe that I will be reunited with the woman who is meant to be my future wife soon, so it's time for me to finally grow up.
Speaking of growing up, I have let go of my "star-crossed lover." I will just call her Juliet, for obvious reasons. We never actually dated or anything. We were just good friends who met at a church young adult group and developed strong crushes on each other. However, I moved out of state and when we tried to meet up outside of church when I would visit, our schedules clashed. After a couple of years, Juliet eventually gave up and moved on to focus on her career. I tried to hang on a little bit longer, but God has made it clear that it's time for me to move on, too. The fact that "West Side Story" music would play in my head every time I prayed to God regarding her was a pretty clear sign in and of itself. Since Romeo (re-imagined as a New York teenager called Tony in "West Side Story") dies in both versions, it's probably for the best. Nonetheless, Juliet was there for me during a really dark period of my life, so I will always be grateful that I knew her.
"When I was a child, I spake as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child: but when I became a man, I put away childish things." 1 Corinthians 13:11 (KJV)
Sunday, September 20, 2015
September "Impossible" Prayer Project: Kim Kardashian!
Sorry about the delay, folks. I got a new job in August and the transition was a bit hectic, but worth it. Anyway, I completed the CM Punk prayer project and am currently doing my first "Impossible" prayer project: Kim Kardashian.
We all know that Kim Kardashian is a reality TV star and extremely wealthy celebrity who became famous for being in the kind of homemade "movie" your parents would not want you to watch or star in. This would lead many to believe that she can't be reached by the gospel and that we shouldn't even try. I, however, must disagree because of her early Christian counterpart: Mary Magdalene.
Mary Magdalene is Jesus' most famous female disciple. Contrary to popular belief, she was not a prostitute (that was Mary, Lazarus' sister) and she and Jesus never married or had children. However, Jesus did cast seven demons out of her (Luke 8:2), which indicates that her lifestyle before she met him was probably not the greatest (Matthew 12:25). On top of that, she was clearly a woman with wealth, because she was one of Jesus' financial supporters during his earthly ministry (Luke 8:2-3). In other words, she was a rich lady with a less-than-admirable past. Sound familiar?
Like us, Kim Kardashian is a human being made in God's image whom He loves so much that He sent His Son, Jesus Christ, to die for her. He completely transformed the life of Mary Magdalene, who was her first-century equivalent, and He can do the same with Kim if she puts her faith in Him as well. I have already prayed fifteen minutes per day that she meets the same Savior who saved me, and will continue to do so for the rest of September.
"Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.” (Matthew 19:26)
We all know that Kim Kardashian is a reality TV star and extremely wealthy celebrity who became famous for being in the kind of homemade "movie" your parents would not want you to watch or star in. This would lead many to believe that she can't be reached by the gospel and that we shouldn't even try. I, however, must disagree because of her early Christian counterpart: Mary Magdalene.
Mary Magdalene is Jesus' most famous female disciple. Contrary to popular belief, she was not a prostitute (that was Mary, Lazarus' sister) and she and Jesus never married or had children. However, Jesus did cast seven demons out of her (Luke 8:2), which indicates that her lifestyle before she met him was probably not the greatest (Matthew 12:25). On top of that, she was clearly a woman with wealth, because she was one of Jesus' financial supporters during his earthly ministry (Luke 8:2-3). In other words, she was a rich lady with a less-than-admirable past. Sound familiar?
Like us, Kim Kardashian is a human being made in God's image whom He loves so much that He sent His Son, Jesus Christ, to die for her. He completely transformed the life of Mary Magdalene, who was her first-century equivalent, and He can do the same with Kim if she puts her faith in Him as well. I have already prayed fifteen minutes per day that she meets the same Savior who saved me, and will continue to do so for the rest of September.
"Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.” (Matthew 19:26)
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