Strange People

'Whom having NOT SEEN, you love; in whom, though now YOU SEE HIM NOT, yet believing, you rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory’ –1 Peter 1:8
These people rejoice with joy unspeakable & full of glory for whom they have not & cannot see yet.
These people dance & sing praises when their breakthrough has not come yet.
These people celebrate & boast when their expectation is yet to be fulfilled.
THESE ARE STRANGE PEOPLE!

Blood...

I got this article from someone, so I thought to share
I gave blood today. It was the first time in over 6 years and I had only donated once before. As I reflect on the day's event, I see spiritual truth and application in what appears to be a simple thing.
Christianity is symbolized by the cross. The blood of Jesus is the verbal wording and pictorial image of the sacrifice and salvation for Christians. If you are not Christian, bear with me, this will relate.
The symbol of the organization that collects blood to save lives is The Red Cross. I got a chance to stare at it while I was on the donating couch. It's not a Christian cross, it's a plus sign.
Most of the south is Christian by a large majority. Less than 5% of the eligible population donates blood. I