Archive for July, 2007
Sunday, July 22nd, 2007
Words of Hailey!
Hailey has a way of saying things that just wake up adults.
This week we took a little trip to see my grandparents. On the way we passed a newly built school building in Hartsville. As we passed she said, “Look daddy, there is a bunch of people at that church!” Amazed, that at 4 years [...]
1 Comment » - Posted in Family by raycarman
Friday, July 20th, 2007
What is to come!
Soon this blog will under go a transformation! I will be writing here, but about a new topic, I will update you on the change and where, if you dare, you might could read my other “rantings”!
2 Comments » - Posted in Uncategorized by raycarman
Thursday, July 19th, 2007
Jesus or “Jesus”
In our society today, there seems to be two different Jesus’ we can follow. Either the real Jesus, who is found in the pages of the Gospels, or, a toned down, softer Jesus found in, well, alot of places.
Have you ever wondered, “Which one do I follow?” Do you even know?
Sadly, alot of people are [...]
4 Comments » - Posted in Journey, ramblings by raycarman
Monday, July 16th, 2007
Conversation with Jesus!
Since I have the tendancy to simply wear “it” on my sleeve, I felt compelled to share my latest conversation with Jesus. It is definitely not what I have been taught is the norm or what I am used to.
So, here is my conversation with Jesus – in which I did most the talking.
“Jesus! [...]
6 Comments » - Posted in Journey, questions, ramblings, reflections by raycarman
Sunday, July 15th, 2007
This is why!
Some folks have asked me why I have “slacked” off in my attendance of the institutional “church.” The answer is found in my most recent posts’ and in the conversations I find myself in lately.
I have attended the “institution” again over the last two weeks, and all it has accomplished is to arouse indignation in [...]
7 Comments » - Posted in Journey, questions, ramblings by raycarman
Sunday, July 15th, 2007
Guest Speaker.
Ever been asked the question, “Would Jesus be comfortable coming to your church?” I have. I think the answer would be simple! Sure he would! He appeared to always make himself at home wherever he was. In the Temple, the tax collectors house, his house, others homes, in the midst of lepers, blind, bleeding! He [...]
2 Comments » - Posted in Journey, questions, ramblings by raycarman
Friday, July 13th, 2007
Who you looking at?
You know the old saying: “you become who you admire!” Or, “the one you respect the most is the one you will most reflect.”
Well? Who are you looking at? Our society seems to have a tendancy to keep a sharp eye out on the rich and successful! See what it is that got them there! [...]
6 Comments » - Posted in Journey, ramblings, reflections by raycarman
Thursday, July 12th, 2007
Jesus!
WOW! Enough said!
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Wednesday, July 11th, 2007
To Simple?
Some would say that defining “christianity” as simply following Jesus is “to simple” and leaves the path to broad. In my journey, I have found that this simple following of Jesus has led me down a path that is narrow and rugged, and most difficult to to traverse. Thankfully, I have a leader who sticks [...]
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Tuesday, July 10th, 2007
Overlooked or Ignored!
This past Friday, I was downtown having lunch with some friends. We had chosen Christopher’s Pizza as our destination, and our mouths were ready, only to arrive to closed sign due to an electrical outage in the area. In our path, to and from the car, there was a lady sitting on a bench. She [...]
