Chris Burkmenn's Blog

How many of you have ever heard of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego? It is probably one of the greatest stories in the Bible. It is quite a lengthy chapter, but it is worth reading.  Some astrologers informed Nebuchadnezzar that Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego were not worshiping him. Tell him that they continue to worship their God, but do not worship his gods or the gold statue that the king had created. The king became very angry with this. The king summoned them to ask them if this was true, and if it was in fact not then he wanted to them to start worshiping him as soon as the music started play or they would be thrown in the fiery furnace. Hinting that whatever god they were serving wouldn't be able to rescue them from the fire. Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego told the king that they would not serve him and that if they were thrown in the fire that their God would save them. This angered the king extremely. He then ordered th...

Has anyone else been as fascinated as I am with reading the story of the beginning, especially Adam and Eve. Discovering where we came from and what it means. He created everything, The light, water, land, fish, birds, trees, humans, and so much more. It's such a beautiful thing to comprehend.  One of my favorite verses in the entire Bible is Genesis 1:1-2 In the beginning  God created  the heavens  and the earth.   2  Now the earth was formless  and empty,  darkness was over the surface of the deep,  and the Spirit of God  was hovering  over the waters.       Reading that and seeing how dark the world was how empty it was without God. That is so symbolic because are lives are like that without Christ, empty, dark, and formless.       When God comes in he transforms us makes us new. No matter how empty we are he comes and transforms us into an amazing masterpi...

I continue to read bogus articles about Sarah Palin in the mainstream media. I am flabbergasted ! It really frustrates me that people are really trying to get at this woman. For no reason either. She is an amazing Politician! I heard that someone that supports her opened a defense PAC, and in my opinion that is AWESOME!!! She needs the support I am gonna actually donate as well! God speed the amazing person who thought of that! Levi on the other hand I actually feel really sorry for him. Trying to get all that exposure and fame for nothing. He is going to be seeing the  Palins  for the rest of his life. Poor choices, but I am sure that the Palin camp will find it in their hearts to forgive him since they are amazing individuals ! I would love the opportunity to speak my mind on CNN, Fox News, MSNBC ...something so that people wake up. I mean I just don't get it. Gods speed to the whole family! On a side note, I just got back from Nashville on Tuesday. I had a...