So last nite i was watching house md (the greatest medical drama ever, if not the greatest tv drama ever) and i got incredibly excited when he spoke about the SDA church, now although he was basically saying that we are not more than disillusioned followers of a man who failed to predict the coming of Christ accurately. And i was so excited, this was the first time i've ever heard the Adventist church mentioned in popular culture, and i know some of my friends (migs you're not alone) are offended, but i was incredibly happy. We've made it! Dude they make fun off all the other religions out there, and now they're making fun of us too, and it feels good. I honestly believe that there is no such thing as bad publicity, and we're getting known, i mean the next step people will know exactly who House is talking about. And honestly isn't that the point of it? I mean a seed can be planted by the most unexpected means, and i think that even that one episode of house can generate some kind of interest in who these people are, and that can lead them to the wikipedia site where they can then be lead to the general conference website, and honestly, there is nothing better than the idea that people can be led to be enlightened, and brought to Christ this way. God is so amazing that he uses even the most negative means to bring people to know him. However, this situation does place a certain charge on the Adventists out there right now. We need to stand up, we need make sure our lives are intact so that these people who are coming in now can actually be led to Christ, and no where else. It is now our turn, the Holy Spirit has done part of the job for us already we just have to complete the task, and honestly i hope we take note of the importance, of us being that beacon now more than ever. And believe me, when i say that im taking along hard look in the mirror. I was watching a tbn movie the other day about bringing non-Christians into the church and lead character asked herself this question which has been haunting me since i was going through my own tough times being Christ-like. She asked, "Am i the kind of Christian who knows Christ?" And as i pondered on the question at hand i begin to see how the devil is putting himself between me and my God, I can actually feel the distance between us, but i see now that the Holy Spirit is serious about bringing people into the church, and i need to make my life right so that i can help lead more people to the light, so they too can enjoy a life filled with Christ both now and in the life to come

Until next time,

Over and out!