Star Trek Into Darkness

Pick an old movie
Remake it with new people
Instant new Star Trek

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Saved by the Gospel

We are not saved by teachings/doctrines, by facts, by truth, by a message called "the gospel," or tenets of faith. We are saved by Jesus Christ. He is the Good News, the Gospel. What we call the gospel is a message about the Good News. "You shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free,"
Jesus said, but he also assures us that "I am the Truth!" The word is the message of salvation,
but Jesus is the Word. Truth makes us free, but Jesus told us, "If the Son shall make you free,
then you shall be free indeed." We are saved by a Person, not a message. I believe the message,
but not in the message.
We have become a doctrine oriented people more than a Christ related people. We find people who are already converted to Christ and then convert them to a different set of teachings as though the teachings saved.
While it is true that we cannot find Christ without teachings, these teachings, truths, and facts are of importance only as they lead us to establish our relationship in Christ and to sustain that relationship. Complete knowledge and understanding of all teachings are not necessary for that saving relationship, else none would be saved.
Our righteousness is not in our being right in all things, but in being in Him who is right and
gives us the gift of righteousness. Yes, Brother Legalist, both grace and righteousness are gifts
(Rom. 5:15-17)!
-Cecil Hook, '' Free to Speak''

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Karate Kid

When the strong prevail,
Then the weak must become strong,
Through work and courage.

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Argumentative

We used to be part of a particular weekly Bible study group. One day we got into an argument because one guy said that he thought it would be a good idea for Jews that convert to Christianity to continue following the law. He said something to the effect that ''that's something they do to please God.'' This led to a '' spirited debate'' and while I wish I could bridle my tongue sometimes, I really couldn't help it in this case. I think it is very telling that many in the church do not understand the basis of salvation. And believe me, the man who was in favor of the law was a very good person, relatively speaking. But like so many (and me for so long) he thought that by being ''good'' and closely following the rules he could earn a spot in heaven. No one who grows up in a church seems to realize that they are a sinner. They don't see that the law is a trap leading to death. And if they don't know that, can they really trust Christ alone as their Savior?

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Ponyo

A little girl fish
A small boy who loves the sea
Very magical

Bloodmobile

Gave blood today for the first time. Didn't want to, one of my friends guilt-tripped me into it.
Was joking with coworkers later saying, I hope they don't give it to some lowlife criminal or drug addict.

Thought about that later. I'm sure glad Christ didn't think that way.

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