November 2011
10 posts
it’s written in the Bible. →
i came across this video a few weeks back and found it very interesting. almost amusing. slightly distressing.
i know people take the Bible out of context all the time to fit their agenda or…
throwing this out there… →
hey peoples.
i just wanted to throw this out there again — if anyone is interested in writing a guest post for Grow Up!, all you have to do is shoot me an email and say so. or leave me a comment…
my nail polish & our lives. →
I have this weird habit… or maybe it’s an obssession… I don’t know. But I can never seem to leave my nails painted all one color for more than a week.
Last night as I was working on a midterm, I…
when i fall. →
i have a question.
when a christian falls and hurts their testimony, what is your reaction to them?
“pfft. i knew this was gonna happen. it was only a matter of time…”
“admit it. you’re whole…
Christianity in a nutshell. →
this is a short video explaining what Christianity is in a nutshell.
…thoughts? you think they hit the nail on the head? or did they leave a few things out?
to tithe or not to tithe? →
i’m almost hesitant to post this video, mainly because i’m not sure how everyone’s going to respond to it. but heck… i seem to thrive on controversy, so… here goes.
having grown up in a Baptist…
God loves you.♥ →
no, i don’t have a normal Snow Day Snippets post for you. sorry. i haven’t had much time to read the blogs i normally stalk… mainly because i’ve been too busy stalking YouTube. (teehee)
i may dub…
bitterness is never hidden. →
i was reading ahead in the Novemeber/December 2011 issue of the Baptist Bread and i found a devotional i thought was interesting and helpful. and since i’ve got nothing else to spew out of my mouth,…
grace. →
grace was that girl in school that was nice to everyone, regardless of who they were. but because she was so nice, she was also the girl that people took advantage of all the time and walked all…
Jesusween. →
yes, you read the title correctly. Jesusween.
it’s like halloween… but the Christian version. ish.
yesterday was halloween. no, i did not dress or or go trick-or-treating. in fact, this year i…
Question of the day: CCM. →
first things first… to those of you who “celebrate” it (or whatever): Happy Halloween!
Are you dressing up for the occasion? If yes, what’s your costume?
okay… so this is not so much a…
October 2011
14 posts
things that are different are not the same. →
i know, i’ve hit on something profound with the title to this post. i’m super smart like that, i know.
by now i’m sure you’ve all figured out that i’ve changed my opinions and views on a few things…
to the point: rap & homosexuality. →
i don’t have a lot to say as a for-runner to the main part of this post.
however, i do want to say thank you to Baptist Thinker for posting what i have stolen from his blog (teehee!) and making…
occupy wall street. →
who wants to give me a crash course on what all this “occupy wall street” stuff is about? any takers? anyone at all?
i’ve seen alot about it here and there online and hear people talking about it…
just a couple thoughts… →
howdy-howdy-hey.
i just got a couple of thoughts today… so i don’t even know if this really counts as an actual post, or if this is more like a drive-by shout-out. call it what you want.
first…
germs. →
back when i was a teenager i dated this guy for about a year and a half. eventually this guy dumped me and went after my best friend at the time – she claimed she had no idea that he and i were…
law’s boundaries. mercy’s vastness. →
{note: this is a repost of something i originally posted elsewhere on September 11, 2011 someplace that not many (if any) of you know about. just fyi.}
conservative Christians are obsessed…
i don’t want my Jesus. →
{note: this is a repost of something i originally posted elsewhere on September 9, 2011 someplace that not many (if any) of you know about. just fyi.}
“why…?”
the question’s been asked….
The Answer: name callers. →
The Answer: No.
The Explanation: In recent years, the issue of a perfect Bible has been expertly handled by Dr. Peter S. Ruckman. Dr. Ruckman is a highly educated teacher/preacher who accepts the…
Question of the day: name callers. →
Continuing on in the series of questions put forth by Dr. Sam Gipp in His book “The Answer Book.”*
Several people have asked me why I continue to post questions from Dr. Gipp’s book when I…
Snow day snippets. {10.8.11} →
heyyyy.
i’m bringing back some “oldies” and perhaps a couple “newies.” enjoy.
oh. and not to rub it in or anything, but… i have a 4-day weekend this week. yeehaw! :]
anywho… here we go…
first…
methinks Jesus hates spam too. →
after being away from this blog for almost month, the spam in my comments que was maxed out. for real.
what exactly is spam? it’s a bunch of pointless adds people make up and shoot off into the…
so. um. i’m sorry… →
hi…
how goes it? do you remember me? are you mad at me for disappearing for a while?
oh sure, sure… for the past few weeks the Monday and Tuesday posts have published as usual… but that’s only…
Question of the day: KJVO = church-splitters? →
Continuing on in the series of questions put forth by Dr. Sam Gipp in His book “The Answer Book.”*
Several people have asked me why I continue to post questions from Dr. Gipp’s book when I…
September 2011
6 posts
The Answer: saved through the KJV? →
The Answer: No. .
The Explanation: The Bible is infallible and perfect without any influence by anysinner. By accepting Christ as our personal Saviour we impart nothing to Scripture, though God…
Question of the day: saved through the KJV? →
Continuing on in the series of questions put forth by Dr. Sam Gipp in His book “The Answer Book.”*
Several people have asked me why I continue to post questions from Dr. Gipp’s book when I…
The Answer: translated for who? →
The Answer: The common man.
The Explanation: There is so much made of the perfection, or supposed imperfection, of the Bible that one element in the equation is often overlooked. That is, the…
Question of the day: translated for who? →
Continuing on in the series of questions put forth by Dr. Sam Gipp in His book “The Answer Book.”*
Several people have asked me why I continue to post questions from Dr. Gipp’s book when I…
The Answer: authorized use in churches. →
The Answer: No. He authorized it’s translation, but not its usage.
The Explanation:
It is difficult for someone in the twentieth century, especially someone in America to fathom the conditions…
Question of the day: authorized use in churches. →
Continuing on in the series of questions put forth by Dr. Sam Gipp in His book “The Answer Book.”*
Several people have asked me why I continue to post questions from Dr. Gipp’s book when I…
April 2011
17 posts
Book Giveaway: and the winner is… →
First of all, I want to say a heartfelt Thank You to all those who participated in this book giveaway! I appreciate all of the support, encouragement, prayers that you all offer up on my behalf. You…
note to my friends/readers. →
just some food for thought: my facebook is my facebook. and Grow Up! is my blog. anyone who has access to either is welcome to read, comment, or share anything on them. but please know that demanding…
ESVNIVNKJV… ah! →
“If it ain’t broke, fix it ’til it is!” That’s what keeps running through my mind this morning. It blows my mind how many translations of the Bible there are today. Seriously, can someone please tell…
Book Giveaway: click here for details! →
I have been talking about having a contest/book giveaway for about the past month and a half now, and I’m pleased to announce that I’m finally launching said giveaway! Recently I reviewed Rick…
Question of the day: “strong drink” →
Without a doubt, this is one of the biggest issues that Christians discuss. Christians who are more liberal in their standards are for it, while Christians who are more conservative in their…
Snow day snippets {4.16.11} →
Prophetic Thursday: Christian Bloggers to the Big Screen - I really have no words for this post other than this: It’s hysterical. Check it out and join in on the fun! Counsel: Worship & the Church -…
That Book in your hand. →
The following is an excerpt from a book I just finished reading a few days ago. About a week ago I posted a different excerpt from it as a note on facebook (you can read that here), and as of this…
I’d rather have Jesus. →
That’s what grace is for: reflections on the ABC... →
I had a whole different post completely written up and ready to post, but I was listening to some music and the Lord spoke to my heart. So you’re getting this version instead… If you have read my…
Question of the day: head coverings? →
Hello all! Nick from Multitude of Counsel here. I thought I’d hijack question of the day today and give Heather a break, as she does work so hard to bring us so much. So, without further adieu—and in…
Snow day snippets {4.9.11} →
Yes, these posts are still called “Snow day snippets” … (for now). Thank you to those who offered a couple suggestions last week – I appreciate it. And I promise not to openly mock either one of you…
God’s Word: wearing out the hammers. →
Today’s post is a short one. A simple one. Not much of my own words. However, apart from Jesus Christ, there is nothing greater that could ever be talked about: God’s Word. Over the next month or so…
re: A Legal Religion. →
A couple of weeks back I came across a blog post titled A Legal Religion. I read through it once, thought she had some good ideas, read through it again, and completely changed my mind. In a comment…
Parenting advice for a daddy-to-be. →
I’m not a parent, but I have parents. I don’t have any nieces or nephews, but I’ve worked with kids quite a bit. Kids like me, despite my unsure feelings about them. There’s a man who sits across the…
It’s time to burn. →
I’m a little frustrated. big time. I’m ready to start a revolution. I’m fed up with politicians. I’m sick of Obama. I’m frustrated with our military. I’m fed up with Christians. Why? Because they…
Question of the day: a psychological experience? →
I was scouting the internet as I often do, and I came across an interesting question. Treat this question as if you were witnessing to someone, sharing the good news of the Gospel, and they in…
Snow day snippets {4.2.11} →
First things first… Q: Will the name of these posts change now that Spring is here and there isn’t any snow (knock on wood) on the ground? A: Not a chance. Q: Why not…? A: I really don’t have a good…
March 2011
14 posts
The mystery of modesty. →
The 1960s were called the “decade of the miniskirt,” but fifty years later, things haven’t changed much. If it’s not miniskirts, it’s super tight lowrider jeans, t-shirts with deep V-necks, or…
Lions, and tigers, and Mark chapter 1? Oh my! →
There is nothing like looking at the world through my son’s eyes. He is 4 years old and 100% boy! BB skips through life and laughs the most infectious chuckle while doing so! Sometimes it is an evil…
