Thursday, February 5, 2009

not for sale

not for sale is a book by David Batstone. here is a brief run down of the book. "Award-winning journalist David Batstone reveals the story of a new generation of 21st century abolitionists and their heroic campaign to put an end to human bondage. In his accessible and inspiring book, Batstone carefully weaves the narratives of activists and those in bondage in a way that not only raises awareness of the modern-day slave trade, but also serves as a call to action." (provided by Christian audio). i highly recommend you listen to this book. though i must warn that it is not for those who are easily upset. i spend the last two days listening to it and though it has been very hard to hear (there is very graphic depictions of the acts committed to children and women as well as grown men) i have learned so much about a topic i have never even thought about. it has changed the way i think about prostitution and the sex business in general.
you can download the entire book for free this month only at christian audio just click this link to go right to the page. enter FEB2009 as when it asks for your promotion code.
be warned! this is not a fun read. you will learn a lot about very very disturbing facts and personal testimony of the modern day slave trade.

Monday, February 2, 2009

ten bullet points for colossians 3

you have been raised with Christ!
therefor:

1. seek the things above

2. always think on those things

3. put to death your earthy nature
____a. sexual immorality
____b. impurity
____c. shameful passions
____d. evil desires
____e. greed,which is idolatry
4. put off such things as
____a. anger
____b. rage
____c. malice
____d. slander
____e. abusive talking w/ your mouth

5. do not lye, for you are a new man after the image of Christ.
6. as the elect of God, holy and dearly beloved - clothe yourself w/ a heart of:
____a. mercy
____b. kindness
____c. humility - (humbleness of mind)
____d. gentleness
____e. long suffering
____f. bearing with and forgiving one another

7. to all this add love/ it's the perfect bond
8. let the peace of God dwell in your heart
9. let the word of God dwell in you richly
10. whatever you do, wither in word of deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ - giving thanks to God the father through Him.