Holy Mackerel-The Secret to Lifes Joys. It isn't a Secret.

This Sunday our Pastor spoke about a new book that has really been flying off the bookshelves at the bookstores. "The Secret" is the name of the book. I guess this book as been featured on the Oprah Winfrey Show and the New York's Best Sellers List for some time. Now I guess am not very sophisticated because neither Oprah or the New York Times Best Sellers list has never been my 1st place for me to pick out a book, none the less I understand this book is all the rage!

The Author of the book Rhonda Byrne has written this book and it is suppose to help you achieve just about anything that you want. How does it do this you might ask. Through some special list of websites that will gain you all of your worldly and maybe some off world wishes no. The Secret explains with simplicity the law that is governing all lives, and offers the knowledge of how to create - intentionally and effortlessly - a joyful life. This is the secret to everything - the secret to unlimited happiness, love, health and prosperity.

Now Pastor Chris wasn't giving it his endorsement though I think his opinion counts for alot more than Oprah atleast from my prospective. What he was doing was comparing Ms. Byrne's Book of "The Secret" to a book that holds no secrets at all, it is there for all to read it is the Bible and in particular the Book of Philippians. Now if you are unaware of the book of Philippians, it is a letter from Paul to the Congregation at Philippi and it professes his love and admiration of these people. Pastor Chris has told us to prepare for a quiz next week. The verse that we need to study and remember is Philippians 1:6 "For I am confident of this very thing, that He who began a good work in you will perfect it until the day of Christ Jesus." That verse definitely keeps me hopeful of my own growth as not only a father and husband but also a Christ Follower. I can hardly wait for the next part in this series. You are doing a great job Chris.