Ricky Bobby Gospel

I watched an interview today about Rob Bell's new book. He said "Ricky Bobby Gospel" one time. I never understood why he said it. 

Something else I don't understand: "Life is a Bikini"

I saw that posted somewhere today. I still don't get it. Maybe someone will explain it to me one day. 

Man, it should be spring break every week, i get all kinds of blogging done!

Although, tomorrow I must FINISH that paper i mentioned in a previous post. school never really goes away. 

I'm really thankful for time in the Word. I'm really thankful for the Word. I'm really thankful for ESV. I'm really thankful for the accountability to be in the Word, not that I don't desire it, life is just "busy." 

I love Romans. I've started over with the SWO group. It's our reading assignment this spring before camp. Usually, they read a christian book. I'm glad we are reading Romans. 

Today I focused on Romans 1:8-12:

First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for all of you, because your faith is proclaimed in all the world. 9 For God is my witness, whom I serve with my spirit in the gospel of his Son, that without ceasing I mention you 10 always in my prayers, asking that somehow by God's will I may now at last succeed in coming to you. 11 For I long to see you, that I may impart to you some spiritual gift to strengthen you— 12 that is, that we may be mutually encouraged by each other's faith, both yours and mine.

I think it's cool how Paul recognized Jesus as He was thankful for those in Rome. He was encouraged and humbled by their faith. I think it's cool that Paul was humble. I think it's cool that Paul asked God to hold him accountable for His words. I think it's cool that Paul really wanted to visit the Romans. He really wanted to just kiss them and pinch their cheeks! I think it's cool that He wanted to be encouraged by the city that He was so proud of. He didn't take credit for the gospel that was shining so brightly there. He loved them, dearly. I pray that I'm as encouraging and persistent as Paul. 

.....I also pray that, one day, I will be able to not end sentences with prepositions. 

Many are the plans in a man's heart, but it is the LORD's purpose that prevails.- Proverbs 19:21 

^ A friend posted this as her facebook status today. I'm so happy she did. Winter retreat this year was about prayer. It was wonderful. Since then, I've really tried to pray....correctly. Just be a little more conscious (is that the right conscious to use? conscience. conscious. conscientious? hmm. my english has been REALLY bad lately.) of what i am saying when i am praying to our Heavenly Father. I really want to mean what I'm saying and not just ramble on about anything. I just feel like this is a really good verse to remember in prayer. I really want to pray for God's will...not for all the plans that are up here in this head. My plans STINK. I want to pray scripture back to Him. I think i may go read Proverbs 19 in a few minutes. What is that old saying, a Proverbs a day keeps the devil away...or something? I feel like i heard someone say that recently. HA!

My mom bought me four pair of basketball shorts today for SWO. It made me get excited! She also bought me a smoothie from planet smoothie. I love her. I'm so thankful for my mom!...not because she buys me basketball shorts and smoothies. Just because She's great. 

No Boys allowed:

I copied and pasted this from a PDF that was given along with C.J. Mahaney's sermon, "The Soul of Modesty." I'm listening to the sermon as we speak. I recommend it. Right now, I'm thankful for facebook, because that's where I scrolled across the link. :)

Modesty Heart Check

by

Carolyn Mahaney

Nicole Whitacre

Kristin Chesemore

Janelle Bradshaw

 

“…Women should adorn themselves in respectable

apparel, with modesty and self-control, not with

braided hair and gold or pearls or costly attire,

but with what is proper for women

who profess godliness—with good works.”

~1 Timothy 2:9-10

Before you leave the house, do a modesty check.  (What are

some things you should look for as you stand in front of your

mirror?)

 

    From the top…

-When I am wearing a loose-fitting blouse or scoop-neck, can I see

anything when I lean over?  If so, I need to remember to place my

hand against my neckline when I bend down.

-If I am wearing a button-down top, I need to turn sideways and

move around to see if there are any gaping holes that expose my

chest.  If there are, I’ve got to grab the sewing box and pin

between the buttons.

-The same check is needed if I am wearing a sleeveless shirt. 

When I move around, can I see my bra?  If I do, I need the pins

again.

-Am I wearing a spaghetti-strap, halter, or sheer blouse?  Not even

pins will fix this problem!  Most guys find these a hindrance in

their struggle with lust.  It’s time to go back to the closet.

-Can I see the lace or seam of my bra through my shirt?  In this

case, seamless bras are a better option.

-More key questions: Does my shirt reveal any part of my

cleavage?  Does my midriff show when I raise my hands above

my head?  Is my shirt just plain too tight?  If the answer to any one

of these questions is yes, then I need to change my outfit.

Moving on down…

-Does my midriff (or underwear) show when I bend over or lift my

hands? If so, is it because my skirt or my pants are too low?  Either

my shirt needs to be longer or I need to find a skirt or pants that sit

higher.

-I also have to turn around to see if what I’m wearing is too tight

around my back side, or if the outline of my underwear shows.  If so,

I know what I have to do!

-And as for shorts – I can’t just check them standing up.  I need to see

how much they reveal when I sit down.  If I see too much leg, I need

a longer pair.

-The “sit-down” check applies to my skirt or dress as well. And I must

remember to keep my skirt pulled down and my knees together when

I’m seated.

-And speaking of skirts, watch out for those slits! Does it reveal too

much when I walk?  Pins are also helpful here.

-Before I leave, I need to give my skirt a sunlight check. Is it see-

through?  If so, I need a slip.

-Finally, I must remember to do this modesty check with my shoes on. 

High-heels make my dress or skirt appear shorter.

-And don’t forget – this applies to formal wear as well. 

-A note on swimwear: It’s not easy but you can still strive to be

modest at the pool or beach. Look for one-piece bathing suits that

aren’t cut high on the leg and don’t have low necklines.

 Start with a Heart Check…

-“How does a woman discern the sometimes fine line between proper dress

and dressing to be the center of attention?  The answer starts in the intent

of the heart.  A woman should examine her motives and goals for the way

she dresses.  Is her intent to show the grace and beauty of womanhood?  Is

it to reveal a humble heart devoted to worshipping God?  Or is it to call

attention to herself and flaunt her beauty?  Or worse, to attempt to lure

men sexually?  A woman who focuses on worshipping God will consider

carefully how she is dressed, because her heart will dictate her wardrobe

and appearance.”  John MacArthur [emphasis added]

-What statement do my clothes make about my heart?

-In choosing what clothes to wear today, whose attention do I desire

and whose approval do I crave?  Am I seeking to please God or

impress others?

-Is what I wear consistent with biblical values of modesty, self-

control and respectable apparel, or does my dress reveal an

inordinate identification and fascination with sinful cultural values?

-Who am I trying to identify with through my dress?  Is the Word of

God my standard or is the latest fashion?

-Have I asked other godly individuals to evaluate my wardrobe?

-Does my clothing reveal an allegiance to the gospel or is there any

contradiction between my profession of faith and my practice of

godliness? 

I thought this was really great. even something to tape to your mirror to run through really fast in the morning. I know sometimes i am just in a big rush and don't even think about what i'm wearing. but just think, if you've got a heart condition that is trying to make you dress in a way that you think would attract that cute boy three lockers down, you might be attracting that smelly janitor with a bear gut and nasty beard that looks like he is 105 instead. and that's just gross. respect your brothers in Christ. 

i love SWO podcasts.  

now off to write a paper for school!

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^ I found this website today. I'm prettttty impressed with their swimwear. LADIES, please check this out to buy your tankini this summer. They are super cute! The prices may be iffy, i really didn't even look at them. haha. oops. But yes. go to that link. hapari.com has some cute ones too, but i may just like limericki more. 


modest is hottest.


i just took a pain pill....I'm getting pretty sleepy as i type this now. My cup is full, tonight. I've had all day long to spend with Jesus. A little time with daddy and momma, a little time with Court (we watched Horton hears a hoo, LOVE that movie!), a lot of time with Jesus. Do you ever feel like there are some days that the Holy Spirit teaches you so much it feels like you are drinking out of a fire hydrant? I think it has a lot to do with how much i'm listening. While i love to evaluate my growth, think of where i've been, and see how Christ has changed me, sometimes it is just down right embarrassing. I am so happy that He continues to sanctify us. I mean, what if we had a time limit? Maybe i'm the only one that would think of something so silly. but man, i would FAIL. haha. There is so much hope in the fact that we have nothing to do with our salvation. sanctification, the story is a little different. But tonight, i just praise God that i could not let Him into my life.  I praise Him that i could not "choose Jesus, because he's my homeboy!" I am so thankful that he adopted me into His family. I am so overwhelmed by the submission that He showed on the cross. I am so overwhelmed by the blood that he shed. 


I'm reading "Slave," by MacArthur. You know how everyone talked about how "Radical" by David Platt MESSED THEM UP?? "Slave" is MESSING ME UP. By the way, if you haven't read Radical. you should. it's probably time for me to read it again. But anyways, Slave. We're slaves. Totally slaves. We aren't servants. We're slaves, we are OWNED by the God of this universe. And to think in our pride and selfishness that we thought that we chose Him and we can just do the best we can. ah. my head...i was about to say little head, although i still have chipmunk cheeks from wisdom removal and my head is not so little at the moment....my head is just spinning at the thought of my purpose on this earth....and what i think my purpose is sometimes. i'll stop here. i'm not sure if this paragraph makes any sense to anyone but me anyway :)


I've been a little confused at what i'm doing lately...like as a girl. I mean, in high school, your mission is pretty clear, and then when you get married, your mission is pretty clear, and when you are married and a mom, you may forget your mission a lot and have bad hair days, but your mission is pretty clear. i may have all of that wrong, seeing as how i am not in high school anymore, married, or a mom, but i've just been kinda wander-y lately. Especially since i'm like in this "how to be a woman" stage. it just makes me feel old. but hey, it's gotta happen one day. this is totally prideful, maybe, but i guess i kinda felt like i was getting good at being a teenager. kinda like you feel when you are a 5th, 8th, and 12th grader. you are on top on the world, experienced, a conquerer! and then you graduate. and you are the loser. So here i am, approaching TWENTY...trying to figure out how to be a Godly woman, whatever that means. Maybe if i read Proverbs 31 everyday for the rest of my life....i will at least know what it looks like! 


ahhh, i'm excited about SWO.