My OperaBad Dreams... I Should Learn to Sleep Less...
Saturday, June 21, 2008 9:02:08 AM
I've been having some pretty bad dreams lately. I had one this afternoon which was particularly disturbing. I won't go into it, except to say it involved mysterious signs, paranormal activity and made me want to take anxiety pills when I woke up. I am happy to say, I abstained from relying on the pills and had a coffee instead. I've also been spending my awake time today doing a bit of Bible study. It's interesting to see how different denominations interpret the Bible. Of course, I don't judge how other people interpret their religious views - but I do worry about the ones who fail to look to the past and use historical accounts to back up their beliefs. Of course, some religious organisations forbid their members from doing any such thing and many are allowed to read only the material that their church provides them with. I think this is a shame, because they are not given the full picture.
There are some religious organisations out there that are plainly determined to control their flock through fear and ignorance, and that makes me wonder if
isn't involved in the whole thing.After all, the Bible does speak of counterfiet churches and one of there are plenty of them if one has eyes to see them. I truly believe that there is a lot to be said for using texts of Ancient History to delve deeper into examining the truth behind many of these so-called 'churches'... It bothers me that in some instances, there are some extremely wealthy individuals out there who use the faith of many to surround themselves in luxury and opulence. Such people are engaging in stealing from their very congregations and I find this reprehensible.
I am yet to discover a church here in my local area that I find is suitable with my belief structure. It's very sad really, but I suppose as long as I have
for my neighbours and a trust in Christ, then I am a part of God's ... No doubt, it may come as a surprise to some people that read my blog that I do believe in Jesus Christ as the Saviour of mankind; and that there is a God.It doesn't mean I am going to preach to people or try to convert people. I try to live my life as well as I can, given the circumstances and like every other human being, I am not infallible. I make mistakes. I do really dumb things - and of course, everyone sins at least once a day, whether they are conscious of it or not... That's the point of being human. We can't help it.
I didn't mean for this to become one of those kinds of posts. Although I'm not sorry that it is. Today is the day I like to set aside for Sabbath - Friday nights and Saturdays, sunset to sunset. I'm not a 7th Day Adventist or anything like that - I just take what I understand from the Bible and try to apply it.
So, not much has been happening today. I have been doing a lot of reading, some sleeping and sampling of Banana and Choc-chip cookies, which Mrs. made. The twins have been in here jumping on the bed and getting tickles and dancing in front of the mirror.
I found a couple more friends on Facebook, which is really good. I am happy about that; one is a relative who is practically like a brother to me
, and the other may as well be. She is like a sister to us. So that is cool. She knows who I am talking about... Okay, this is long... So I am going to go do some more Facebooking and then some more reading and I might even get some dinner somewhere along the line.
Ciao!
