Keep Calm And Write On

We have a problem that plagues Christians and "free spirits" everywhere. This problem (and dare I also call it a threat) has the potential to destroy all of our individualism and personal achievements. Evidently, it's been an issue for centuries untold. It was evidently so prevalent in the early church that Paul made sure to address it in his letter to the Romans.  " Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is--his good, pleasing and perfect will." (Romans 12:2) If Paul was talking in today's terms, he might say. "Hey guys! Wake up! You can't live for God and still be the same as the rest of the world, it just doesn't work that way! If you don't let God transform you and your thinking, then you won't know how He wants you to live!" Complacency has always been a tempting trap. "Someone else will take that...

Okay, so I'm just spit balling here, but when did the duck face become attractive? What went into some teenage girls mind to make her think; "If I manipulate my mouth to look like a beak and pout like I'm on the cover of vogue, then I'll be beautiful." Maybe this new trend is caused by wanting more likes on facebook pics, and unfortunately it works, but not for the reason you might think. I'm sure I'm not the only one who hits like on these pictures merely because I appreciated the laugh. But really, this society-wide practice of duck faces and selfie taking is no laughing matter. More than once I've considered writing a book in which the duck face becomes illegal and all those who do it must be required not to wear makeup and hair product the rest of their days. That'll learn 'em. Seriously speaking, I've long felt the desire to look every young woman in the eyes and tell them. "You are beautiful. You have worth." Too many ...