Did you ever feel like you were going the wrong direction? There is a solution and it's easier than you think. Turn around, make a U-turn, stop and get directions, consult the map. In my life, I came to the point where I knew I was going in the wrong direction and I didn't know what to do about it. Then one day someone came along side me and pointed me to following Jesus. It was the best decision I have ever made. There's a verse in the Bible (the best map of all to get through this life) that says "therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation (or New Creature depending on the translation) the old has gone and the new has come." Trust Jesus with your life, and let Him turn you around and guide you in the right direction.

We all know the old saying, "Actions Speak Louder Than Words." Nowhere is this more important than for Christians. When you claim to be a Christian, you always represent Christ. It's not enough to talk Jesus, we also have to "live Jesus." Do your words and your life match up? Once when Jesus was speaking of making of vows, he said "Simply let your 'yes' be 'yes' and your 'no' be 'no'...(Matthew 5:37)" In a world where so many accuse Christians of hypocrissy, we need to say what we mean and mean what we say.

Creative people are often thought of as "a little strange." They look at the world a little differently than everybody else. They see new ways of doing things and dream up things that never existed before. They have a different way of thinking. I think that's okay, especially if out differentness, is guided by God. In the Bible, Christians are called to be a peculiar people, set apart and different. Romans 12:2 says "Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind." Being different just for the sake of being different is not always a great idea, so be different for God's sake and shine His light into your world.

New Creaturez August 6-12
My Tail is Draggin'


Are you tired? Feel like you're running a thousand miles an hour and going nowhere? Maybe it's time to refocus. Jesus said, "Come to me you who are weary and burdened and I will give you rest." (Matthew 11:28) Maybe it's time to look at your priorities and explore God's plan for your life. God doesn't want you to be running around frazzled, he wants you to live in peace and joy.