The Meaning of Christianity

Pictures are worth a thousand words.

However without context these pictures will be misinterpreted.

The top picture is of a group of Christian Egyptians making a protective barrier around a larger group of praying Muslims in the streets. They are protecting against the government.

The bottom picture is of a parade in Chicago for Gays and Lesbians. A Christian man has a sign "I'm sorry for how the church has treated you." He is hugged by a gay man who embraces his apology.

Jesus calls us to love.

And these pictures takes out the judgment and just loves.

Why can't we all be like this??

Swedish and Romanian Proverbs

For a homework assignment I had to find proverbs from a different culture and I wanted to share them with you guys. I found some very cool proverbs from Romania and Sweden.

Swedish and Romanian Proverbs

I was doing a homework assignment about proverbs from different cultures and I found some great proverbs from both Romania and Sweden and I wanted to share them :)

Long absent, soon forgotten.

Romanian Proverb

What the heart thinks, the tongue speaks.

Romanian Proverb

Under a ragged coat lies wisdom.

Romanian Proverb

Fear less, hope more,

eat less, chew more,

whine less, breathe more,

talk less, say more,

hate less, love more,

and all good things will be yours.

Swedish proverb

When a blind man carries a lame man, both go forward.

Swedish proverb

Love is like dew that falls on both nettles and lilies.

Swedish Proverb

Have a great day!!

Cody Marie Bolton

Chinese New Year

Usually I am not much into celebrating other culture's holidays because I do not understand the history in which they celebrate in. However, this year I just could not resist to celebrate the Chinese New Year because this year is the year of the Dragon. I am a Dragon according to the Chinese Calendar and I heard that this year will be good for me.

I know God will bless me this year, like He does every year, but to me there is just something so exciting to be in the year of the Dragon. It happens only once every 12 years, so its exciting lol.

As I do not want to put faith into something that is not usually connected to God, I have seen that there might actually be a bit, a bit, of truth to the Chinese Calendar. However, I know that God must have been the inspiration ;)

Anyway, this probably doesn't make much sense, but that's okay.....half the time I don't anyway.

Blessings and have a great year!!

Plus, if nothing else, if you have started a resolution that you couldn't keep so far, try it again with a new year! :)

Cody Marie

Deaf Ministry

It occurred to me, while I was blogging in my Tumblr account (http://www.tumblr.com/blog/codymariebolton)

I realized that I never really made a pitch about my position in CB Deaf Ministry.

I know that this blog has been seeing some people.

But I do want to make it known that I am the Adoptions Coordinator for CB Deaf Ministry. I encourage all of you who are interested in either Adopting, or sponsoring a Deaf child to email me at: codymarie@cbdeafministry.org to ask me how to help a Deaf child in need. There are Deaf children from all around the world who need someone to take care of them. And it breaks my heart during this time of the year when people have a bunch of presents under the tree, but will pass by a homeless person without a glance.

If it is in your heart to help in some way, or even just give a one time donation, please email me and I will help :)

God Bless and Merry Christmas to all!

Cody Marie

please check out our website: http://www.cbdeafministry.org/

http://www.cbdeafministry.org/Deaf-Adoptions.aspx

What is this Season?

I was watching NBC News and the it was reported that this time of year we have "Random Acts of Kindness" and that this is what this time of year means.

I have a problem with that.

Random Acts of Kindness should NOT be confined to December, or Christmastime.

What we do during the Christmas season, all the gift giving, the helping, the being kind to others isn't something that should be only one time of the year. It should be all times.

Isn't that what Christ did? He did "random" acts of kindness by healing those who never asked for it, He gave the ultimate gift of salvation for all and He did things for people that no one else would do.

So why are we not doing this all the time? Why not buy the mocha for the person behind you in line, why not tell someone they dropped a $1 instead of putting it in your pocket.

Why not love people and do things for people like it was Christmas all year 'round? Why not treat everybody the way Christ did all year 'round?

What kind people are we really? (I am guilty of this too)

What this economy needs more than anything is not to separate the "poor" from the "rich" but without even thinking about reward for ourselves, giving to the less fortunate, because there is someone who is even poorer than you are.

Father God, I ask that we all take a lesson from Jesus and the selfless people in the world. Help us to help others, no matter the time of year, no matter what happens. Help us to realize that this world and everything in it isn't just for us alone, but for everyone, everywhere to share. And when we do not do kindness to others, remind us with conviction with the help of the Holy Spirit. In Jesus' name. Amen

May God Bless you this Christmas Season and to remember is isn't just about us.

Cody Marie