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I have so many random pictures to upload... its getting ridiculous. I'll ask Jason if I can use his laptop for a bit tonight and get them on here. What I need to do is put the picture download program on MY laptop and then I can overwhelm you all with constant pictures. 
Today at CBS (going through the book of Luke) we discussed the Pharisees; their hypocrisy and ways that we can watch out for our own hypocritical ways. We all know we have them and often times I can detect them in myself, but sometimes they have to be pointed out to me because I've convinced myself its OK and justify my way of thinking. One of the ladies in my group wrote something down and read it to us and it struck me in such a heavy way. Its a very simple thing, but something I hope never to forget.
"Don't become so legalistic that it becomes impossible to please God."
See? Simple. I loved it though and I needed to hear it. I don't think I'm a legalistic person per-say, but I do think I can easily slip into adding rules and regulations to God's word. For me, it really is me trying to earn my right to Heaven. And I can't do that. Its already been "earned" for me. 
Anyway, not sure how clear I'm being... the study was just very encouraging and thought provoking. I came away with an all to popular quote, but today it really meant a lot more to me... "do ALL that you do for the glory of God and not for yourself or others." God calls me to be a good witness to those around me, to share His free gospel and to love Him with all of my heart. If I'm really doing those things, then I'm bringing glory to Him and doing His will. The other stuff is just junk getting in the way and making me feel like I've done something great for Him. It all means nothing if my heart isn't in the right place.
So, that's all. I've had the discussion time and the comentary that we read stuck in my head all day. I love CBS and have really enjoyed the group that I'm in. Its the "nursing mothers or moms with children in the nursery" group and the time spent with those ladies is precious. I've made some great friendships through the past 2 years and its always exciting to be able to witness spiritual growth through the months, to see prayers answered and to see God's blessings poured out on us.
If you have CBS in your town, I encourage you to give it a try. You won't be sorry. Although, maybe Brentwood has the best one.