Why we should support ministries and missionaries

               The bible teaches to give our time, talents and treasures to God but what does that truly mean? That means supporting churches, missionaries and ministries. The support doesn't always have to be money, you can volunteer. I know I'm constantly trying to recruit people to volunteer for gift prep or outreach. I also know every ministry (including mine) needs money, volunteers and stuff. The problem is everybody thinks someone else will do it and that it's someone else's job to take care of it. Why put something off on to someone that you could do yourself? You maybe surprised at how much you enjoy it and how much God will bless you (if your motives are good). We dint become Christians to just sit in the pews or chairs at church and do nothing else we become Christians to help others and to spread the word (and love) of God.
                  
                    So my challenge is to get out of the pews (or seats) and your comfort zone to spread the love of God. Help a local ministry, sponsor a ministry or missionary, volunteer anywhere that needs help (ministry or not). Leave comments to tell me if you are already are out of your comfort zone or looking to do so.

Blessing

               I have a friend who is an older guy. He is such a blessing since my step dad is busy and my biological dad isn't around. While in Atlanta he would take me out for lunch and stuff. He makes himself available for questions or venting. With more and more women not having a good male mentor in their life men like my friend are an amazing blessings.

Christianity submission vs. the world

                     I'm in a bible study group our last 2 meetings were about submission. We as Christians are supposed to submit to God and women are supposed to submit to their husbands. In this word submission isn't a popular concept unless you are into something more underground like BDSM which was made popular or more accepted by 50 shades of grey.

             The submission to the will of God is more understandable to the world then the wives submission to their husbands. I still struggle with this concept but the world thinks submission means slave. Submission in this  situation means listen respect and honor.

Rules for dealing with your single friends

When you are married and are friends or family  with single people there's some rules you need to remember so that you don't offend or hurt your friends or family.

1) don't view them as a burden
2) don't have pity on single people
3) when your single friend comes to you giddy and happy be careful not to dampen their spirit
4) watch your words don't say stupid stuff ("you're lucky to be single", "ok, where's the flaw", "it'll happen one day", etc )
5) if you know that the person your loved one is dating is no good, say something but say it nicely
6) when the loved one is frustrated or upset about a situation or a break up listen be their ride or die (ride or die means to be there no matter what)
7) if they become bitter or rude when they're not in a relationship, this is a phase, don't be rude
8) be sensitive and kind to them
9) when or if they announce "I'm engaged!!!!!!" make a HUGE deal about it fawn over the ring and the plans.
10) remember that you were once single
11) don't judge or lecture  them for mistakes
12) sometimes we need you to remember we are not like you and your married friends because guess what we are SINGLE