Featured

A New Church

Published

3 weeks ago

May 9, 2023

Odyssey News

Post Views: 51

Want create site? Find Free WordPress Themes and plugins.

Condemning each other is so not cool.

We think of the church as the place we go or don’t go, on Sunday mornings. Our mindset of the church has been split into different denominations and different ways of going about things. When we think about what God intended the church for though, it was not like this at all. The church was intended to be the people of God. The church was never meant to be a building or a denomination, it was meant to be a family.

But within the family things get complicated. People become offended by churches. People get hurt, and they let this put a wedge in their personal relationship with Christ. What offends people the most? Judgment. Judgment passed on them for their current, or even past sins. Why? Because of society.

Society tells us that some sins are worse than others. Society tells us that it is more acceptable to be drunk every weekend than cheat on spouses. It teaches us that “little white lies” are okay, but homosexuality is condemned. We grow up in a culture that tells us not to associate with others because of their certain sins. When we think back to the Bible though, is this how Jesus treated others?

Jesus called things as He saw them. He did not sugarcoat things, and he never compromised the truth. There were times when when He grew so frustrated with sinners just like you and I. Matthew 21:12-13 is a prime example of this. Jesus was in the temple when He saw others selling and bargaining inside. He became upset that they had turned the temple into a “den of robbers.” So, yes, there were times He was frustrated with the sinful ways of man, but many times He loved. In Luke 19, Jesus called Zacchaeus, a chief tax collector, down from a tree. Jesus stayed at his home, and all who witnessed it were so surprised that Jesus would associate with a sinner such as Zacchaeus. Zacchaeus became a changed man because of that time with Jesus. There are several instances of his grace, just like this. The Samaritan woman at the well (John 4), Peter and his constant doubting and slip-ups, and the sinner hanging on the cross next to Jesus (Luke 23:40-43.) In John 8, Jesus is at the Mount of Olives, where he sees a woman accused of adultery. In this time, the punishment for adultery was to be stoned to death; however, Jesus came to this woman’s defense. In verse 7, He declared “Let he who is without sin, cast the first stone.”

This is such a powerful moment in scripture to me, because how often do we cast our (hypothetical) stones on others? We are all sinners, every single one of us. God does not see our sins as buildings from the perspective of being on the ground; this would mean He sees sins as bigger or smaller than other sins. Rather, He sees our sins as buildings from a bird’s eye view; from above, there is no differentiation between which ones are taller or shorter.

We have to stop driving each other away from the church. Yes, we are to hold each other accountable, but by no means should we be viewing ourselves as any better than a fellow brother, sister, or even someone who has not come to Christ yet. Homosexuality is no worse than continuous alcoholism, or habitual lying, gossiping, or constantly doubting Him. God sees these ongoing sins as all equal. Open your doors and your hearts to those from all walks of life; we all struggle with our own sins in many, many different ways. We do not know the true intentions of each other’s hearts, that is up to God to judge, so stop judging others away from the church – welcome them. I don’t know about you, but I am ready to see a less rigid church, and a more loving church, a more loving body of Christ, instead.

Did you find apk for android? You can find new Free Android Games and apps.

Odyssey News

Odyssey has been the lead content writer and content marketer. He has vast experience in the field of writing. His SEO strategies help businesses to gain maximum traffic and success.

Featured

5 Most Hits Natural Tourism Objects in Berastagi, Guaranteed Not to Drain Your Wallet!

Published

5 days ago

May 26, 2023

Madison Franz

Post Views: 18

Want create site? Find Free WordPress Themes and plugins.

Nature tourism holds various nuances of beauty. Beautiful and comfortable natural beauty is the hallmark of natural tourism. One area that presents beautiful natural tourism is Berastagi , Karo Regency , North Sumatra . Berastagi is also known for its natural beauty that is still original. The air in this area is also cool, perfect for those of you who want to run away from the hustle and bustle of the city.

This time we will discuss some recommendations for nature tourism in Berastagi that you can visit. Come on, see more!

1. Gundaling Hill

Gundaling Hill is a very popular natural tourist attraction in North Sumatra , here you can see views of Mount Sinabung from a distance.

The view of Mount Sinabung which is so beautiful and natural also provides many photo spots for those of you who like hunting, of course this place has quite a lot of photo spots that you can take.

Not only that, many facilities at Gundaling Hill have been updated. So that it makes you comfortable to vacation here. The most special here, you can watch the sunset and sunrise directly. Want to try right??

For those of you who are interested, Gundaling Hill is located at Jalan Letjend Jamin Ginting, Berastagi District , Karo Regency . The entry fee starts from 10,000 rupiah / person.

2. Efi’s Honey Garden

The next natural tourist destination is Efi Honey Gardens. This garden adopts the concept of Agrotourism. Here you can enjoy the atmosphere of honey gardens, beekeeping and flower gardens. You are free to explore the entire park while enjoying the beauty of nature.

Not only that, in this place you can see the natural scenery of Mount Sinabung and also camping.

The location of Efi’s Honey Garden is on Jalan Kabanjahe-Siosar KM 13 Siosar, Suka Maju Village, Tiga Panah District, Karo Regency . The entry fee to this location starts from 10,000 rupiah / person.

3. Lumbini Natural Park

If you are in Berastagi , there is a location for a Pagoda place of worship. This pagoda is the highest in Indonesia.

Lumbini Nature Park Pagoda is a replica of the Shwedagon Pagoda in Myanmar. There are lots of photo spots that you can take here. Surrounding this pagoda are many shady trees and natural scenery.

Lumbini Natural Park is located at Jalan Barusjahe, Dolat Rayat District, Karo Regency , North Sumatra . To enter this location is not charged anything.

4. Maulana Cafe Glass Bridge

The Maulana Cafe Glass Bridge, is one of the unique cafes that has a natural landscape concept. Here you can order typical karo culinary delights that you can enjoy with your family.

Not only that, this cafe has a glass bridge which is on the cliff of a hill. So you can see the scenery above and below.

The scenery here is quite beautiful, this place is perfect for photo spots. The view overlooks Lake Toba.

For those of you who are interested in coming here, this cafe is on Jalan Raya Melek-Sidikalang, Pengmbaten Village, Brand District, Karo Regency, North Sumatra . It is known, the entrance ticket to this location starts from 10,000 rupiah / person.

5. The peak of the Berastagi Sugar Cane Tank

Tangke Tebu Peak is a natural tourist attraction that is in great demand by local and foreign tourists. Here you can enjoy many tourist facilities , this area provides tourist facilities with unique photo spots.

The favorite rides at this location are the suspension bridge rides, which connect the tree houses.

Not only that, there are unique photo spots in the form of bird cages and swings.

For those of you who are interested in coming to this location, you can come to Jalan Raranguda, Berastagi , Karo Regency , North Sumatra . Entrance tickets are priced starting at 10,000 rupiah.

Those are some recommendations for nature tourism in Berastagi , I hope it can be useful for those of you who want to take a vacation to that location. ***

Did you find apk for android? You can find new Free Android Games and apps.

Madison Franz

I am an experienced financial analyst & writer who is well known for his ability to foretell market trends as well.

Featured

My Mother, My Bestie

Published

2 weeks ago

May 14, 2023

Ody Team

Post Views: 24

Want create site? Find Free WordPress Themes and plugins.

My mother is my best friend in many ways! We are so alike yet so different.

I wrote this when I just had the best fall evening with my mother because Mother’s Day is this weekend! I feel bad for the people who are not best friends with their moms.

Every year for my mother’s birthday we do mother-daughter pictures. We started this tradition when I was only three years old.

This is one of my favorite traditions because I love seeing my mom and getting to be goofy with her. She is just one. of the best people I know. My mom is one of a kind. She is smart and has the best advice for me! I hope one day I can pass down as good advice as she gives me. My mom and I are different people but also very similar. We think very similarly! We both think about others feelings and try to put ourselves in the other persons shoes. This is a quality I think I picked up from my mom and I admire it in her very much.

Another very similar thing we do is closing ourselves off sometimes when things get real and difficult. Being vulnerable is a soft spot for both of us and it makes it difficult to communicate to each other sometimes. We are also uniquely different… some of these things make us not get along! This however is not a bad thing.My mother is, like I said before, sort of a closed of person. She can be vulnerable and emotional when needed, but I don’t push her to be that unless absolutely necessary.I am more of an emotional person (not that my mother isn’t) but this can be hard when I am feeling a lot of things at once and maybe I cannot explain everything I want to in detail.

Another different quality in us is that my love language is touch and hers is words of affirmation. To show her I love her, I want to give hugs, hold her hand, and always keep a hand on her. What she needs instead are reassuring words and thoughts to make her feel loved in the best way possible.

I love my mother so very dearly, and I cannot wait for more adventures with her!

Did you find apk for android? You can find new Free Android Games and apps.

Ody Team

Ody Team is a qualified social media expert at Coding The Line, London. He had graduated from the University of Cambridge

Featured

A Letter To My Single Mother On Mother’s Day

Published

2 weeks ago

May 14, 2023

Ody Team

Post Views: 34

Want create site? Find Free WordPress Themes and plugins.

A thank you letter to the woman who had to do it on her own.

When Mother’s Day comes around, it usually means taking the time to show some appreciation to our mother figure in our lives. Whether it’s making her breakfast in bed or taking her put to her favorite restaurant, we want the best for our moms. This time, I wanted to show a little extra appreciation for the moms that were faced with raising a child on their own. Whatever the circumstances brought their way, they truly showed what it means to be real strong women. They constantly persisted because they wanted the best for us. Now, it’s our turn to show them that we noticed every single time.

To my mother,

You are the epitome of what I strive to be. You have shown me on numerous accounts what it is to believe in myself. If there was one thing I will ever learn from you, it is to never give up on what I believe in.

There were so many times where we had what was close to nothing, but I never knew. Even when I was old enough to comprehend the idea of economic status, I didn’t mind that we didn’t have much. You always made sure that I was taken care of. You always made sure that there was never a longing for anything my heart desired. I was spoiled to say the least. There were times where I knew you sacrificed certain things so that I could be happy. I want you to know that I saw these things. I saw every time you made sure I looked nice so that the other kids wouldn’t say anything to me. I saw when you would try extra hard to be involved in my education growing up. I saw every little detail, and even though it seemed like I brushed it off, I remember every part.

There were times where I second guessed your guidance, and for that I apologize. There were things that you simply could not teach me and I had to experience for myself. I wanted so badly to have a father figure, but not for the reasons you think. Yes, I missed out on silly things like father-daughter dances, but that wasn’t what I cared about. I didn’t want to have a father figure in the house for me, I wanted to have a life partner for you. I wanted to see you end up with someone good.

Mom, I always wanted nothing more than to see you happy. Growing up, I didn’t understand why it was always just you and I, but I didn’t mind having quality time with you. I remember getting upset at night before bed as a child because I would ask for someone to send you a man who would love you as much as I loved you. I now know that there is nobody who could love you unconditionally as much as I could.

When I first found out you were sick at 13, I was scared. Mostly, I was scared because I thought I was going to lose you to the same sickness that took your sister. It was a really hard time, and I couldn’t quite understand why you had to be the one to endure such a fate. After everything life brought your way, I was so angry. You have done nothing but fight for other people and do everything and anything for everyone else, especially me. As you went through chemo, I knew you would come out of it stronger than ever. That’s when I realized I had to do better. I had to be better because you couldn’t do it by yourself anymore. It was mine turn to look after you.

For all these reasons and more, I appreciate you. I should probably say that more than I do, but this is me trying to make up for it. I know I may not be a child anymore, but I do know that wherever life takes me you’ll be right next to me. Every heartbreak, every broken bone, you know exactly what to do. Maybe it’s your spidey-mom senses, but you know exactly what to do.

I spend every day trying to make you proud of the person I am and will become. I promise to look forward to more movie dates and nights where we can’t help but laugh at the inconveniences life throws our way. I promise that if I become a clown, I will be the best clown there ever was, just for you.

I can’t wait until the day where you’re holding my hand when I walk down the aisle. You are my mother, father, and best friend all in one. I am grateful. I love you, Mom.