Author: Shay

I guess no one comes to my site anymore. I talk up shaycam.com like I get 1,000 hits a day, but in actuality I think I am writing for myself. It’s like a private blog. I’m only saying this because I haven’t had that many repsonses to my journals in a while. maybe it’s because they have been more on the serious side of things, but I was hoping more people would post comments. If could just please post me a comment and tell me you’re reading this that would bring back my enthusiasm. it’s not that I’m sad or anything, I just want to make sure you kids are still alive.

so… post me something… or I might be sad. ok bye

sometimes things don’t seem so black and white do they? I find that this is true most of the time in the post-modern world in which we live. constantly people are trying to support things that they think are totally “right-on” in their agenda, yet there are so many other voices screaming at them, telling them that they can’t “impose their beliefs on me!” have you been apart of this? is it even right? do you believe in absolute truth? I do. things are black and white. in fact, the bible is black and white. yes, it has black ink and white pages, but it’s a lot more black and white then what it is in the physical world. it contains those things black and white thoughts that our culture is very rapidly moving away from. starting with absolute truth and working its way down to abortion, homosexuality, marriage rights, family life, life after death, and ultimately is their even a God?

the world we live in is failing. it’s failing to do exactly what the Bible calls us to do, and that is to glorify God. we live in a fallen world. the world wants us to think that we can’t have truth. yet Jesus said, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me” (John 14:6). but people don’t want to hear that today do they? they want to live in their big American houses and enjoy the pleasures of this world. Paul told Timothy in 2nd Timothy that “The time will come… and they will turn their ears away from the truth, and be turned aside to fables (2 Tim. 4:3-4). has that time come? I think so. it’s been here awhile. probably before I was even born.

so what now? Repent and believe in the gospel. Romans 10:9 says, “If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God has raised him from the dead, you will be saved.” that’s pretty much black and white. turn to Christ today. and if you have already done this, then go read your Bible. learn what it has to say about this life. go to church. commune with other believers and enjoy the fellowship of the body of Christ.

this world is only fading away, but Christ is forever. I could spend the rest of my life telling people about this and that is what I am called to do. my heart is heavy today. heavy because so many people may spend the rest of their lives pursuing this world, when Christ is what they need. please, I beg you, for your eternal soul is at stake.

Tonight was kind of interesting to say the least. Got called in to work because someone forgot schedule someone. Then, when I got there, I found out that we were missing someon else.. all that to say it was kind of tight for awhile at work.

but enough about work. I’m kind of sick of that place right now. I know that sounds bad, but it’s just getting old. I am thankful though that God has provided me a job and that I am able to have money. God is very gracious in that way.

Just got some food today (7:30pm). That has probably added to the long day scenario. But now I’m sitting in Starbucks and all the evening people have left and I am the only one here. wait, some guy just walked in. nevermind. I’m going to stay here for a little bit. if you want, drop by and see me.

getting my life in my order, that’s where I’ve been. Trying to make sure I start the semester off right and with the right mindset. I kind of wish I could show you my “add/drop” slip. It was crazy this time around. I had to get like 6 different classes signed off, but thankfully I am on my way toward victory. “What’s that?” you might ask. Victory would be graduating a semester early. And my chances are looking good.

Today I was driving home from work and I had just finished reading an article about our country’s (the USA) current stance on abortion. Quite honestly, I believe that abortion is wrong and that it is murder. I take that stance because of numerous Scripture references that support it, but I was just amazed about how people try to think through it. Did you know they are trying to pass a law that says that after 20 weeks, if a woman is seeking an abortion, the doctor will have to tell her that it might hurt the baby and then offer her pain-relief medication for the fetus and her. Really?.. That’s what I thought when I was reading it at least. How many months is 20 weeks? Right, 5 months. You know there have been babies born that weren’t even 5 months developed and still lived? I understand that this law is really a small step toward reversing the Roe vs. Wade decision in the 70’s, but it just saddens my heart. I can appreciate Pres. Bush making the statement that “it’s not laws that will ultimately make the change, but people’s hearts.” He is absolutely right.

The heart of man is extremely wicked. That is the clear teaching of Scripture. But if that is true, then how do we change our hearts is the next question. The answer?.. We don’t do it, Jesus Christ does. That is where the sovereign work of a loving and saving God will cause man to be amazed. The work of Christ on the cross changed the path we were on which lead to death. But thankfully we can call on the Savior for salvation. Thankfully he wants all to come to repentance. If you don’t know the Savior, Jesus Christ, I would encourage you to read the Bible. Start with 1 John or the book of John. Read the truth of God and the story of His Son’s love. Then call on him for salvation. He is the only true God. He is the only one worthy of praise. Let me know if you have any questions email me at shay@shaycam.com. I’ll be right back..

so.. I’m back at school, did I say that in a previous post?.. I’m not sure. I can’t remember. anyways. every year at the beginning of the second semester we have a conference that our school puts on. It’s a good time. We always have really good speakers and this years topic is called “Glorifying God.” If you want you can check it out at Truth and Life. This is a picture of my view from the bleachers in our gym. Don’t worry, that kid at the bottom isn’t a college student, he’s actually one of the junior high students that goes to my church. Him and his brother came to the conference and sat by me. Anyways, as I was sitting in my great (actually not so great) bleacher spot, I saw this woman across the way snoozing it up. It made me laugh. Anyways, I guess that’s enough about that. After that I skipped a mandatory financial aid meeting. Everyone that goes to those things realizes that it really doesn’t help. I have another chance to go tomorrow, so I might have to do that. School is coming too quickly. I am not liking that one bit. I guess that all’s for now. I’m kind of sleepy and I have to go to a basketball game tonight. It’s not that I have to go, I just should go, because it’s going to be a good time. Two of my roommates are on the team.

oh yeah, one more thing. Remember to breathe.