Facebook Revelations

It has occured to me, just lastely, that Facebook may be having an unexpected result. As I have made "friends" with people and have kept up with their day-to-day goings on, I have seen a different side to some people than I have seen in the "normal" environments. In other words, I may be used to speaking with someone and seeing them only in a Church or Christian camp environment. Then, all of a sudden, I am privy to what movies they are going to see, or what music they are listening to, or even some of their likes and dislikes. I am sure that many would not like me to know some of these things; but they have made them public for all to see.
This made me start to wonder what things in my life are being made public to people. What sorts of things do I reveal that I wish I hadn't? But, what's more important is why are these things even in my life? If I am ashamed of them, I should deal with them. If I feel I have the right to entertain myself with certain things, but am afraid people will judge me because of them, what do I do about that?
Now, let's take this to a logical conclusion. What does God have to say about this?
But with me it is a very small thing that I should be judged by you or by any human court. In fact, I do not even judge myself. For I am not aware of anything against myself, but I am not thereby acquitted. It is the Lord who judges me.
(1 Corinthians 4:3-4 ESV)
We should live a life that is not for others but for God. But, I think too often, we are counting on God's grace when it comes time for judgement! We aren't living a life that we'll be proud of on judgement day.
Facebook has been very revealing about my "friends" and, probably, about myself. And there is coming a day when even more will be revealed. Solomon is very clear when he says that "God will bring every work into judgement, including every secret thing, whether good or evil."
Should Facebook be the place where we find out about our friends? Shouldn't we be transparent all the time? Maybe we should just start being more careful with what we say...then we wouldn't have to be honest about some of the things that entertain us and we could just keep on being entertained with things that really have no place in the life of a Christian.
I suppose some of my Facebook friends are reading this right now and wondering what they might have said about themselves. It's ok! I don't judge you...but God might. And, after all, that's all that really matters.

Tammy's Thoughts

I hope to continue doing the “Tammy’s Thoughts” that I had begun years ago but did not keep up on (as I never seem to have any thoughts). Please be patient with me.

We are away to church retreat this weekend. I am so looking forward to it. The numbers are sounding if they will be a little down this year, but this may mean some excellent bonding time for those who are able to make it.

Trevor now has a motorcycle. This is a bit scary for me, but whether I trust him or not to drive safely, I do trust our God. Also, God did a great work in making it possible for him to purchase a fantastic bike for a very little amount, so I can’t help but praise God in this.

Well, I hope to add more in a few days should I have any more thoughts.

Thank you for your prayers,
Tammy

New Blog

We are examining a new way of keeping in touch with our friends and family accross the world. As blogging has become increasingly popular, far be it from the Galbraith's not to keep up! Please bear with us as we learn about the best way to use this type of technology. We will try to be consistent in posting to this blog so that you may all know what is new in our life. Hope you enjoy reading.

Tammy