tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8101028800995433163.post2643728026756226601..comments2023-05-25T04:56:03.942-07:00Comments on Eaten Alive: Notes from the gym and some clarification...Cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05515030663618274693noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8101028800995433163.post-25677098249821047232012-04-24T03:39:06.941-07:002012-04-24T03:39:06.941-07:00Keep it up girl. I never go to the gym...I like w...Keep it up girl. I never go to the gym...I like working out from home. I am sure I would be a gawker at the many fascinating gym-goers though.<br /><br />As for faith...I believe in goodness. I am a bit messed up in the religion department. Too much "jumping" around from church to church when I was younger.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00895126112651188056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8101028800995433163.post-62259741910615108232012-04-12T20:49:56.043-07:002012-04-12T20:49:56.043-07:00Hi Cindy,
Since I was the only one that quoted Scr...Hi Cindy,<br />Since I was the only one that quoted Scripture in your previous post, I guess it's safe to assume that the beginning part of this post regards me.LOL<br /><br />In my early 20's, I accepted Jesus as my personal Lord & Savior. At that time and many years later, I didn't think there was a reason why I would need to read the Bible, especially since I didn't understand it anyway. I thought my faith in Him was enough.<br /><br />A couple of years ago, I attended my first bible study, "Praying the Attributes of God". I wanted to enhance my prayer life with God. As I read the Scriptures that went with the study, they began to come to life. From that point on, I never looked back and have been studying the Bible ever since. <br /><br />The Bible is not just for teaching us behavior; it's a lot more than just a list of do's and don'ts. The 66 books offer hope, guidance and support in a world filled with hurt, disease, addiction, alcoholism, jealousy, pornography, broken marriages, death, etc... It's a book that helps us to build a closer relationship with God. It's a book to encourage and help us.<br /><br />The books of the Bible were written by many different men at different times throughout history. However, if you follow history, you can see the relations between the Bible and the historical timeline. Also, many prophecy's came true that are listed in the Bible. It comes down to trust. I can't prove that the Bible is true. Really, what is truth? What are we measuring the truth of the Bible to? How do you know that the Bible is not true? Maybe the Scriptures are close to the originals and haven't been altered. How would we know? <br /><br />I choose to believe God's Word:<br />John 1:1 "In the beginning was the word, and the word was with God and the word was God" <br /><br />One thing that I can say is that through reading the Bible, I have grown so much in my faith. I've learned of God's love for me and have experienced it first hand through Andrew's diabetes diagnosis. I put my faith in a living God who speaks to me through the Scriptures.<br /><br />My prayer is that you will keep an open mind to the Scriptures. Read it, research it and see God work through it in your life. <br /><br />Many blessings!Our Diabetic Warriorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16393427566036373398noreply@blogger.com