The Rantings and Ravings of a MAD Christian

Living Below the Bar

Nicole — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 09:58:59 +0000

“So Mephibosheth ate at David’s table like one of the king’s sons” (2 Samuel 9:11 NIV). Who in the world is Mephibosheth and what possessed his momma to give him such a name? Well, I can’t answer the second question, but I can shed some light on the first. Mephibosheth was a man who was [...]

Agreeing With the Devil

Nicole — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 05:41:45 +0000

Every day, every moment in a Christian’s life is soaked in spiritual warfare. Whether we’re aware of it or not. I know I struggle with stuff all the time with the attitude that it’s just sort of generic “struggling”; often, I don’t consider the spiritual fight-what’s really taking place. These battles are usually launched by [...]

God Provides

Nicole — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 21:24:28 +0000

Leviticus 12:8 (NIV) If she cannot afford a lamb, she is to bring two doves or two young pigeons, one for a burnt offering and the other for a sin offering. In this way the priest will make atonement for her, and she will be clean.’”Luke 2:23 (NIV) (as it is written in the Law [...]

Do I Know You?

Nicole — Sat, 29 Nov 2008 18:16:45 +0000

Luke 13:25 (NLT)…Then you will stand outside knocking and pleading, “Lord, open the door for us!” But he will reply, “I do not know you.” 26 You will say, “But we ate and drank with you, and you taught in our streets.” 27 And he will reply, “I tell you, I don’t know you…” If [...]

Who am I?

Nicole — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 17:37:39 +0000

Isaiah 40:28, 29, “Do you not know? Have you not heard? The Everlasting God, the Lord, the Creator of the ends of the Earth does not become weary or tired. His understanding is inscrutable. He gives strength to the weary, and to him who lacks might He increases power.” Recently, I looked at Aaron’s words [...]

Useless

Nicole — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 07:56:13 +0000

John 8:10-11 And straightening up, Jesus said to her, “Woman, where are they? Did no one condemn you?” 11 And she said, “No one, Lord.” And Jesus said, “Neither do I condemn you; go your way. From now on sin no more.” (NAS) The charger for my cell phone died. Fortunately, I had a spare [...]

House of Heroes – In The Valley of the Dying Sun

Nicole — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 05:01:57 +0000

This song is becoming one of my favorites. Everyone should check out House of Heroes newer song ‘In The Valley of the Dying Sun,’ out. In fact I am not even going to tell you about it you just should listen.

Procrastination & Flying Arachnids

Nicole — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 20:55:15 +0000

I tried. I really tried. I picked up a pen and a pad of paper. (I don’t use my computer unless I have to.) I sat down in my comfortable chair facing a bank of windows where a peaceful scene of trees, grass, and sky would help to clear my mind. But any writer will [...]

The Hard-to-Love

Nicole — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 07:36:28 +0000

Luke 6:32 (NCV) If you love only the people who love you, what praise should you get? Even sinners love the people who love them. Love, ah… it’s easy for us to love each other. We are brothers and sisters in Christ. It’s easy to love members of your family, of your church, and it’s [...]

Hey God, Do I Have This Backwards Too?

Nicole — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 01:32:09 +0000

Genesis 12:1 (NKJ)Now the LORD had said to Abram: “Get out of your country, From your family And from your father’s house, To a land that I will show you. The more I study God’s word and then more I try to apply His word, the more backwards I feel. But, isn’t that how Jesus [...]