Sproul knows how to write it

I am currently going through the book Knowing Scripture by R.C.Sproul...and it is probably one of the best books I have ever read. In chapter one Sproul talks about a character that I pray everyday that I will not become, one called a Sensuous Christian and it was so good that I wanted to write it out on my blog.

"I often have been tempted to write a book by the title The Sensuous Christian. The Sensuous Woman, The Sensuous Man, The Sensuous Couple, The Sensuous Divorcee, ad nauseam, all have become best sellers. Why not The Sensusous Christian?

What is a sensuous Christian? One dictionary defines sensuous as, "pertaining to the senses or sensible objects: highly susceptible to influence through the senses." The sensuous Christian is one who lives by his feelings rather than through his understanding of the Word of God. The sensuous Christian cannot be moved to service, prayer or study unless he "feels like it." His Christian life is only as effective as the intensity of present feelings. When he experiences spiritual euphoria, he is a whirlwind of Godly activity; when he is depressed, he is a spiritual incompetent. He constantly seeks new and fresh spiritual experiences and uses them to determine the Word of God. His "inner feelings" become the ultimate test of truth.

The sensuous Christian doesn't need to study the Word of God because he already knows the will of God by his feelings. He doesn't want to know God; he wants to experience him. The sensuous Christian equates "childlike faith" with ignorance. He thinks that when the Bible calls us to childlike faith is means a faith without content, a faith without understanding. He doesn't know that the Bible says, "In evil be babes, but in your thinking be mature" (1 Cor. 14:20). He doesn't realize that Paul tells us again and again, "My beloved brethren, I would not have you ignorant" (see, for example, Rom. 11:25).

The sensuous Christian goes his merry way intil he encounters the pain of life that is not so merry and he folds. He usually ends up embracing a kind of "relational theology" (that most dreadful curse on modern Christianity) where personal relationships and experiences take precedence over the Word of God. If the Scripture calls us to action that may jeopardize a personal relationship, then the Scripture must be compromised. The highest law of the sensuous Christian is that bad feelings must be avoided at all cost."
(pages 27 - 28)

You are the Joy in my morning!

This past weekend was so much fun! I spent it with my kids that I used to nanny...their parents had to work at the UF soccer camp all day Sat, Sun, and Mon. I had a blast!

I took the kids to the butterfly rainforest and they had so much fun! I had never been so it was fun for me too! And the butterflies were gorgeous!

Then we went swimming one day and I took this picture of Elise...she is so adorable!

I really can't wait till August...I didnt realize how boring life could be without classes. I only work two days a week but I watch my brothers and sisters one or two days a week as well...so its hard for me to find another part time job. But God is good and I have been so blessed this summer. Tomorrow is Stephens birthday party and I just found out that my grandma is coming into town as well! And I just found out that I'm going to IOA at the end of the month! It haven't been there since our youth group went back in either '00 or '01...so I am very excited!

Well I need to go and clean the house for the people that are crashing for the party. But I leave you with a verse that has been on my heart this week.

"I lift my eyes to the hills. From where does my help come? My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth. He will not let your foot be moved; he who keeps you will not slumber. The Lord is your keeper; the Lord is your shade on your right hand. The Lord will keep your going out and your coming in from this time forth and forevermore." Psalm 121:1-3, 5, 8

Just let me be...

So I remember hearing about Legally Blonde the Movie turning into Legally Blonde the Musical and it's absolutely AMAZING! I would love to be Elle Woods...on Broadway! =>

I really want to go to New York...like soon...it's killing me...I'm craving to see a show!! I've been singing along to musicals all week. =>

"Some girls fight hard

Some face the trial

Some girls were just meant to smile

It's not up to me

Just let me be

Legally Blonde"

Some people were just meant to defy gravity...

Beach + besties = love

Isn't she just grand! Nicole...thank you so much for putting up with me all these years. I am truly blessed to have you as my best! I love you!

So the rest of our time at the beach was awesome! It was so nice to take 4 days out to just chill...and being with my family made it even better. Sunday we went to the Daytona church and it was really great hanging out with all of our friends. A lot of them came back to our hotel to hang at the beach with us. On Monday before we left I was able to see my twin...Chelsea J. She is another huge blessing in my life. God is so good! I miss her a lot.

Well its back to the real world. I only had to work one day this week with my regular family...but Kerri called me and needs me Sat, Sun, and Mon. So I am so excited to watch Ty and Elise! They are my adopted kids...I can't wait to be with them!