coram Deo

I am the Man, the Myth, the Legend: A.D. (aka Aaron) Christian / ESFJ / Artist / Writer / Theologian Born and raised in Akron-Canton, OH and am striving to live all my life is the presence of God, under the authority of God and to the honor and glory of God!!!!!

[ricksyboy]

Plastic God: The Artificial Gods of Man

What is idolatry? According to Webster it is “the worship of idols or excessive devotion to, or reverence for some person or thing.” Origen, an early Christian theologian stated “What each one hono…

[infpisme]

[rachelmellema]

The best way to balance the purposes in your life is to evaluate yourself periodically. God places a high value on the habit of self-evaluation. https://www.instagram.com/p/B3rC9aogbRj/?igshid=8h889krqwgb1

[ricksyboy]

[alistairradley]

“We must not adopt the world’s view and then tweak it to make it Christian. We must draw a line in the sand and stand firm in the radical teachings of Christ and His gospel. We must preach the truth and be the examples of the truth we preach.”

— Paul Washer

[ricksyboy]

I haven’t been on here in forever!! I return!!

[lovechangeseverythang]

find someone that doesn’t flinch when you express your love… find someone who doesn’t hide when you open your heart… find someone who discovers all of you, and doesn’t ever want to leave—find them, and don’t settle until you do

[ricksyboy]

Rosaria Butterfield: Homosexuality and the Christian Faith

Workshop Round 2 at 2014 Women's Conference

[asking-jude]

“Love is an act of endless forgiveness. Forgiveness is me giving up my right to hurt you for hurting me. Forgiveness is the final act of love.”

— Reinhold Niebuhr

[decembersoul]

Ultra-Short Versions of Classic Books For Lazy People

[ricksyboy]

The visible Church is now a ‘mixed’ body. Believers and unbelievers, holy and unholy, converted and unconverted, are now mingled in every congregation, and often sit side by side. It passes the power of man to separate them. False profession is often so like true; and grace is often so weak and feeble, that, in many cases, the right discernment of character is an impossibility. The wheat and the chaff will continue together until the Lord returns. But there will be a dreadful separation at the last day The unerring judgment of the King of kings shall at length divide the wheat from the chaff, and divide them for evermore. The righteous shall be gathered into a place of happiness and safety. The wicked shall be cast down to shame and everlasting contempt. In the great sifting day, every one shall go to his own place.

J.C. Ryle

[thesovereignword]

[onlinecounsellingcollege]

10 Easy Ways to Brighten Someone’s Day

1. Send them an encouraging text or message.

2. Give them some home-baked cookies or some beautifully packaged chocolate.

3. Send them a card, or leave a handwritten note on their desk.

4. Offer to do something for them, or to help them with something they are struggling with.

5. Pay them a (genuine) compliment.

6. Thank or praise them in front of others.

7. Notice, and comment on their effort and hard work.

8. Offer to pay - instead splitting the bill.

9. Show up to something they’re participating in (a sport, musical performance etc)

10. Be upbeat, and try to make them smile.

[alittlelessclueless-deactivated]

“May you find that kind of love that reminds you of God’s love for you.”

— @alittlelessclueless

[diversed]

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[worshipgifs]

[this-abounding-grace-deactivate]

To all the girls waiting for the right guy

Girl, I know it’s hard to wait. I know it’s so hard to face rejection after rejection, the fear of never finding the right guy. But the right guy is worth waiting for. Stop settling for guys who don’t wholeheartedly follow Jesus. Stop dating guys who are “good” but do not follow Jesus, who do not bring you closer to Him.

If a guy doesn’t follow Jesus, he cannot love you right.

He can treat you great but if he has no desire to grow closer to Jesus, he won’t be good to you in the long run. If he doesn’t believe in Jesus, you should not be dating him at all. Yes, he might be okay with you being a believer but if he is not, he will not be able to encourage you or challenge your or call you out when you sin. He might be okay with your faith now but he will also be okay with your sin. You don’t want that. You want someone who challenges you to correct your ways. Someone who reads the Bible with you, grows closer to Jesus with you and prays with and for you.

If you find yourself saying “I know he’s not (perfect/patient/humble/faithful/growing closer to Jesus) right now but it will get better” – please, don’t believe yourself. You are worth more than that. You are worthy of a guy who honors you and respects you above all else. You are worthy of a guy who will challenge himself to become better so that he can love you right right now, not in the future.

Because you will do just the same for the right guy. You will see your flaws and you will want to grow, become better so that you will love him rightly. You will give him your heart, your time, your everything – just to be with him and to make him happy.

You were not created to be married, you were created to honor Jesus and to fellowship with Him. Girl, singleness is not a curse. You are not single because God doesn’t love your or because He is punishing you. So it might be that it will take weeks, months or years before the right guy comes along – because God wants to use you as you are right now for His glory. Don’t rush the process. See what God has for you in this season of singleness and make the most of serving Him, as you have freedom with your life right now. You can do amazing things, and you do not need a guy to do all that.