Everything in life has a trajectory. In physics, we can tell where something is headed based off it’s initial conditions; speed, time of acceleration, angle, air resistance, etc. Likewise, the way we live our lives dictates where we’ll go.
A spaceship coming back to earth needs to be very exact in it’s angle of re-entry, or else it wont be coming home at all.
If you miss by a millimeter, you miss by a mile.
This new year, don’t make plans and ask God to conform to your wishes. Instead, ask God what his plans are for you. Make sure your Spiritual trajectory is on the right path, and if it’s not then remember to make adjustments (go get it energized). Reflect regularly and ask for God’s leadership.
Apologetics is essentially a defense for the Christian faith. A defense through persuasion rather than arguments. A defense that has been extremely well prepared. A defense that understands what is on the line. (Someone’s eternal destination) More…
1. Mountains
Mountains change the game. They make all other cities without mountain views look pathetic. I’ll miss waking up to them. Plus, how am I going to tell which way is north without them? 2. Sushi The sushi is unbeatable here. It’s the best sushi I’ve had in North America. The portions are huge. The fish is fresh. And the price is right. What’s not to like? Sushi alone is enough of a reason for me to come back in the future. 3. Skytrain It’s fast. It’s convenient. You never lose cell phone reception. The monthly transit pass is 30 dollars cheaper than Toronto. Plus you can take up to five guests with you on Sundays for free! I’ve never seen another transit system quite like the one here. 4. Starbucks I’d hate to say it, but I’ll miss seeing Starbucks on every block. They make some good coffee and give you two hours of free internet. It really is a lifestyle. 5. 8-Rinks I know I’m going to be getting my fair share of ice time in when I’m back in Waterloo, but there is no replacement for a building that contains 8 ice rinks inside. Watching two free hockey games at the same time is pretty fun. 6. Yam Fries It is very good out West. You’ll just have to take my word for it. Oh how I am going to miss you… 7. Lifestyle People are just more relaxed here. Life moves at a different pace and the people are nicer. When was the last time you heard people shout “thank you” to the bus driver as they get off? Well, people do it here everyday at every stop. 8. Beach I was never much of a beach person, but the beaches here are beautiful. Lots of fun things to do; unfortunately I did not get the chance to try kite-surfing – maybe next time. Let’s not forget, the ocean brings in a nice refreshing breeze. 9. Weather I know most people will be thinking, “What the heck? Isn’t it rainy there?” But the summer is beautiful in Vancouver. It didn’t rain for 3 months. The sun always gives me long days AND there was no humidity. 10. Friends Save the best for last. I’m definitely going to miss the group of friends I’ve found here. Just like any other place, the people make of break your experience in the city. The friends I have in this city, definitely made it a memorable experience.
This isn’t actually going to be my writing, but I read it and thought I’d share. I used to make fun of this Bible verse when I was a kid, but now I truly appreciate the mandate it implies.
Be an example to the believers in word, in conduct, in love, in spirit, in faith, in purity. —1 Timothy 4:12
The preacher was speaking tongue-in-cheek when he complained, “My wife is absolutely unreasonable. She actually expects me to live everything I preach!” It’s so much easier to tell someone what is right than to practice it personally.
When my son and I play golf together, I can tell him exactly how to play the hole and hit the shots. But my own ability to hit those shots is sadly limited. I suppose this is what is meant when we refer to athletes who “talk the talk, but don’t walk the walk.” Anyone can talk a good game, but actually performing well is far more difficult.
This is particularly true in the challenge of following Jesus Christ. It is not enough for us to talk about faith—we must live out our faith. Perhaps that is why Paul, after giving instructions to his young protégé Timothy about how to preach, included this reminder: “Let no one despise your youth, but be an example to the believers in word, in conduct, in love, in spirit, in faith, in purity. . . . Meditate on these things; give yourself entirely to them” (1 Tim. 4:12,15).
As Christ’s followers, we do not have the luxury of just talking a good game—we must live lives of exemplary faith in Jesus Christ. We must walk the walk.
— Bill Crowder
Do others know from how we act
At home, at work, at play,
That we have Jesus in our heart
And live for Him each day?
—D. De Haan
