Live A Revolution... Every Day

What You Sling Could Be Slung Back At Ya

Remember the guy who threw the shoe at Bush? It's his turn. Whether you are slinging mud, gossip, criticism or shoes, you can bet it's coming back at you. So choose the high road... the grace trail. Oh... and duck!

10 Commandments for Parents from Students

These are the top 10 “commandments” students in Mary Simmons’ English classes came up with for parents, based on her compilation of thousands of responses over five years. Mary Simmons teaches at Bothell High School in the state of Washington.

1. Discipline me right.

2. Provide for me well.

3. Allow me freedom.

4. Be a role model.

5. Be there.

6. Respect my individuality.

7. Respect my privacy.

8. Love me.

9. Don’t embarrass me.

10. Have reasonable expectations.

Mary Simmons wrote a book called, Discipline Me Right: Tips from Teens to Parents.

Spider Man or Spider Wuss

Spider Man from Todd Ruth on Vimeo.

Little Mo Mo's Pledge

Falling Down and Squeezing It's Guts Out! Pumpkin Fun!

Here's the latest video of our yearly family pumpkin carving event. It's full of near blood and guts.

The Dancing Mo

More Than Genes

When I was growing up, my mom and dad constantly reminded me that I was setting the stage for my brothers in school. They reminded me that as the oldest, the reputation I had in school would be renembered by my teachers and passed down to my brothers. Check this out:

"I remember your genuine faith, for you share the faith that first filled your grandmother Lois and your mother, Eunice. And I know that same faith continues strong in you." 2Timothy 1:5

So here's the question...

What are you leaving behind for your kids?

Do you want them to share the reputation you have in each area of your life?

Is your faith something you want to pass down to your kids?

If not, what needs to change?

Cause we give more to our kids than just genes!

I Can't Shake It... Changing My Thinking

I can't shake a phrase that Paul wrote in 1 Timmy 3:15: ..."This is the church of the living God..."

"... the church of the LIVING GOD..."

If you believe in Jesus Christ as the Savior of the world, you belong to the church of the LIVING GOD.

If you claim to be a follower of Jesus Christ, you ARE the church of the LIVING GOD.

The LIVING GOD who conquered death. The LIVING GOD who raised the dead. The LIVING GOD who healed the sick.

The LIVING GOD who conquered sin.

What are you struggling with right now? We each have them. Some are bigger than others.

But none is bigger than the LIVING GOD.

What in your life do you need to overcome? We all have and create for ourselves obstacles to overcome.

But none is bigger than the LIVING GOD.

What god are you serving or are enslaved to that you don't want to be?

The same LIVING GOD who came, who saw, and who kicked butt, is the same LIVING GOD who can save you.

When you think about God, is He just God? Or is He the...

LIVING GOD

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Stoned - Pillars

 
I love pillars. That's one of the reason's I love going to Washington D.C. There's just something strong and beautiful about them. When you look at the Jefferson Memorial, you can't help but notice its pillars.

But Washington D.C. isn't the only place where you will find pillars. Check this out:

"I am writing these things to you now, even though I hope to be with you soon, so that if I am delayed, you will know how people must conduct themselves in the household of God. This is the church of the living God, which is the pillar and foundation of truth."

1 Timothy 3:14-15

There's deep meaing in the word, "Pillar."

Pillars are strong.

They stand for something.

Pillars are noticeable.

They stand out.

Pillars are beautiful.

They're majestic.

There's deep meaning in the word, "Pillar."

Paul, the writer of 1 Timothy, tells us that the church of the living God is a pillar of truth.

My question is...

What are you a pillar of?

At your job.

In your marriage.

In your relationships with your friends...

And kids.

We all stand for something. We are all noticed.

The question is...

What are you a pillar of?

Dressing Up Our "Selves"

No matter who we pretend to be, our true "selves" always peek through.