Pure

Clean...like new...untouched...non-polluted...without flaw. Do you fit any of these? These definitely do not describe me. Yet we are called to be a pure, spotless bride ready for the return of Jesus, the bridegroom. There's no way that can happen outside the saving grace of Jesus our Savior. Scripture tells us that we are new creations washed in the Blood of Jesus's sacrifice...forgiven and brand spankin' new. So how do we maintain this pureness? By walkin' the walk and talkin' the talk...by keeping our eyes fixed on Him who saved us...by doing all that He asks and trusting Jesus to see us through. Yeah, I want to be pure...guess I better read the Book that guides me every step of the way.

Satan Is A Nerd

Do you consider yourself to be an intellect? Are you adventurous? Do you like to take chances? Wear this shirt and watch the "fun" begin. While God has several names in scripture which extol His power and majesty, we don't see but a few name references to God's enemy. And those speak of the enemy's evil intent. Gardenfire has dared to call the enemy out for his stupidity.
Why would anyone give up the right to be with God every moment of Eternity? All I can say is that the heart of the enemy is so dark and twisted that God cast him out of Heaven. What a fool to choose such a path.
The good news that you can share is that God has provided a way for all to be redeemed from such a fate. So wear the shirt and declare God's forgiveness to all the nay-sayers who might see this shirt as funny or silly or a cosmic joke.
Tell them that Jesus is no joke! To some this may be just a clothing garment. But to others it is a sword of truth ready to cut through darkness and bring light. Let the shirt start the conversation...you be ready with the TRUTH!!!!

Love One Another

Love is a four letter word we throw around quite casually. "I love my new car". "I love fried chicken". "I love to walk on the beach". "I love weekends". "I love you". "I love God". But these I-love-you statements don't carry the same weight in each situation. The English language does not allow for us to show degrees of feelings. Love is used universally to mean a strong emotion we feel for a variety of objects and situations. So, how do we determine the extent or depth of our love? In our actions. How we treat, honor, handle, represent, or relate to the loved object or person declares our true intent. Therefore our "actions speak louder than words". It only stands to reason that when we say we love God, our actions would testify to the intense response of one sold out in body, soul, and mind to the Living God we worship. We show this action by loving Him and others. These two loves are so closely connected that the first cannot exist without the other in place.
We are taught as children.."Tell Gramma (or whoever) you love them...wave bye-bye..blow kisses". But as children grow older they learn to express their emotions by themselves. What a joy when the child runs into your arms and hugs freely professing love from the heart with no prompting other than the desired feeling itself. How glorious!!! To be loved for who you are and the special relationship you have built with this child!!!
This is the intent God desires. To hear His children say "I love you" and see His children run into His arms for the sheer joy of being close to Him. To declare our love because of who He is....that is the desire of our Heavenly Father. He waits for us with open arms. Run, child of God...Run into your Father's arms and tell Him you love Him!

Duty

I've never been expected nor asked to lay down my life for someone. Never been in a situation where I was required to be willing to sacrifice my life if need be. I've never faced a firing squad for my beliefs and have never given all that I have to save another. I don't even know if I would have the courage to complete such a task. But I have been the recipient of such a gift. Jesus laid down His life for mine. Jesus saw His death as a responsibility to Heavenly Father...His duty to be the reconciliation of a lost people to God. He did this for us all.
What do you say to someone who would do that? How do you thank him? There is a price we must pay...love now and forever. Love cost Jesus His life...His death costs us our devotion and obedience. Time to pay up, Christians! Love the Lord your God with all your heart...all your strength...all your mind. And love your neighbor as yourself.