I know of few things that generate heat and passion like this topic. In Oklahoma we recently had to remove the statue of the 10 commandments from the Capitol. This has created angst for many.

Here is a different take on current attempts to change the state constitution on this matter.

I know I may be in the minority, but I do not need a statue of the 10 commandments erected anywhere to make my faith more complete. We have adopted a mindset that if we just have this, or many other choices, then life will be better – God will smile on us – and we can return to life in the 1950’s.

What we need is for Christians to live the 10 commandments. We need to live out the reality that they are written on our hearts. I do not need a statue somewhere, I need to honor covenant marriage. I need to see the image of God in everyone. I need to value my time and relationship with God. I need to be content with what God has given to me rather than lusting in greed for more and more. I need to love my neighbor and my God with my whole heart.

As we make our way through Lent I am reminded of the call of the prophet Joel to return to God with our whole hearts. Far too often I piece out my heart to many things. A piece here, a piece there. All given to things that may be worthwhile in and of themselves (some not so worthwhile).

But the call of God is to return to Him with our whole hearts. Hearts that live out His claim on our lives. Hearts that delight in Him.

This is what I need to be about. How about you?