It’s been a while

Hey there guys.  I have not written a thing since May.  Have I been that busy?  I guess…  Well I have something to say…finally!:)  The other day I was traveling with some of my coworkers and my boss to a meeting in Hickory.  The discussion of where to eat for lunch came up and I of coarse being of an agreeable nature said anywhere would be fine with me except McDonalds.  When asked why I explained that the company is an advocate for gay and lesbian rights and give money and their support to that community.  In response to my statement I got a “you must be reading out of a different bible.”  And other comments Like “I seem to recall you having alot of those people working for you” and “You can’t be like that”  I felt attacked and in trying to explain my position I couldn’t get a word in edgewise so I just didn’t try anymore.  But the more I think about it the more it angers me that they would think I would mean that I hated those who live that kind of lifestyle.  Or looked down on them in anyway.  Because I don’t.  First and foremost let me share with you where I stand.  “My bible” (which the one I have at my side right now is the king james version and the New International version) says in Genesis 2:21-24 And the Lord God caused a deep sleep to fall upon Adam, and he slept:and He took one of his ribs, and He closed up the flesh instead thereof; And the rib, which the Lord God had taken from man, made He a woman, and brought her unto the man.  And Adam said, this is now bone of my bones, and flesh of my flesh: she shall be called woman, because she was taken out of a man.  Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh.  Lev 20:13 says ” If a man lies with a man as one lies with a woman, both of them has done what is detestable.  They must be put to death…” (NIV) The King James version uses the word abomination.  1Cor 6:9-11 says “Do you not know that the wicked will not inherit the kingdom of God?  Do not be deceived: Neither the sexually immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor male prostitutes, nor homosexual offenders, nor thieves, nor the greedy, nor drunkards, nor slanderes, not swindlers will inherit the kingdom of God.  And that is what some of you were.  But you were washed, you were sanctified, you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the spirit of our God.”(NIV)  There are many different translations but only One true word of God which is where I get my truth from…  So I do read the same bible as you!   So here is where I stand…I hate sin.  And sin is sin no matter what it is.  I don’t hate the sinner. This is very important for you to understand.  My point is this.  Homosexuality is classified in the bible along with any other sin which is what it is… a sin.  I have worked with several homosexuals many of which I hired myself.  I did not condemn them for thier lifestyle nor did I treat them any differently than anyone else.  My heart is to see people set free like I was.  My purpose is to live my life in a way that witnesses to others.   I am not perfect, for we have all sinned and have fallen short of the glory of God and believe you me I have done my share of falling therefore I try not to judge others.  I believe God can and will wash, sanctify , and justify all who seek his forgiveness.  He did me.  But all I am saying is you don’t hear about corporations funding ”Murderers Across America or The Greater Wilmington Purse Snatchers local 105.  If you do then you all need to call me and I just may change my mind…No I won’t!