One of our guest lecturers in my military chaplaincy class was a chaplain who served in a Baghdad ER. His stories and photos were a lot more graphic than HBO… He spoke of telling a soldier he was going to die and letting him borrow his cell phone to call home… all while we looked at a photo of his fatal injury on the big screen in front of us.
The young men and women who work in these hospital see things humans weren’t meant to see… over and over and over.
They need chaplains.
The product description exclaims,
“Nothing radiates the endless love of Jesus like the shimmering light of nearly a half carat of full cut diamonds – perfectly set in solid 18k gold. Worn close to your heart, our uniquely elegant Pavè Tear boldly expresses your love and faith.”
Regular Price: $999.95
Special Offer: $849.95
What?! How does spending 850 bucks on a shiny necklace boldy express your faith? How does a diamond encrusted drop of gold radiate the endless love of Jesus more than anything else?
If we want to radiate Christ’s endless love let’s put away our selfish vain greed and actively love people.
How about using that money to feed the hungry, clothe the naked, care for the sick, visit those in prison, and minister to widows and orphans?
James 2:14-17
Matthew 25:34-40
I know it’s just marketing, advertising, a way to sell stuff. But I’m tired of it. I’m tired of people thinking Christianity and unbridled consumerism somehow go hand in hand. Our culture sells us a lie, and the church continues to buy it… on credit. How much is the interest going to cost? How soon till we’re spiritually bankrupt?
Jeremiah just realized that he can read the Bible to himself. After trying out a few versions, he’s gotten comfortable with the NLT HoneyWord Bible
Check out this video of a mission done by Improv Everywhere… who do a lot of crazy stunts.
Hat Tip: 2020 Hindsight
Click through and watch the video in full screen. Read the words written on their clothes…
I found this video on Bill’s Blog.
On October 29, 1944, two weeks after crossing the border into Nazi Germany, Chaplain Sidney Lefkowitz — joined by his Catholic and Protestant Chaplain brothers — led a Jewish prayer service for advancing soldiers close to the front line. NBC broadcast the service to all of America and to the German people.
Live From Nazi Germany - A U.S. Army Jewish Prayer Service
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