Why Naked Women Look So Good

Men of PHOS!  Read this and then get the book 'When Good Men are Tempted' by Bill Perkins and devour it!  Bill is spot on here.  

peace,
Jeff

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From: Bill Perkins <bill@millionmightymen.com>
Date: Thu, Nov 10, 2011 at 2:00 PM
Subject: Why Naked Women Look So Good
To: jeff@ph-church.org


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As I stand in a book store at Chicago's O'Hare Airport my eyes secretly caress the cover of the latest edition of a sports magazine that I seldom read. But the cover of this Sports Illustrated grabs my full attention. It shows the face and figure of the female who won the annual competition. I conspiratorially look around to make sure I don't know any of the other customers. Hopefully, none of them recognize me. I do not want anyone I know to see me peeking at this edition of Sports Illustrated. 

 

As you've guessed I'm talking about the Sports Illustrated Ugly-Dog-Edition. Every year that edition of the magazine outsells all others. Men not only buy it so they can salivate over the salacious image on the cover, but because they know the magazine is filled with pictures of other ugly dogs wearing dental floss thongs lying sensually on a sandy Caribbean beach.

 

If only the images that wink at me from my television set and lure me from my computer monitor were dogs. But men don't search the Internet for images of naked dogs. No ... it's never a dog that summons me from a magazine cover in a book store. Why? Because advertisers know that dog's are good for selling dog food, dog leashes, and wireless fences. But an ugly dog competition, or even a pretty dog competition, won't sell copies of Sports Illustrated. Nothing attracts men to a magazine, the silver screen, or an office fax machine like the presence of a beautiful woman.

 

Some Christian guys hate this truth about themselves. Or, think they should. Yet, God designed women so you would find them attractive. Did you catch that? Please read the next sentence out loud: God designed women so I would find them attractive. That holy magnetism needs to be lifted to its rightful place. That involves understanding the seven reasons why God made naked women look so good.

 

Reason One: To Replace Aloneness with Companionship

 

The moment I saw Cynthia Russell I melted. Like a bar of chocolate exposed to the sun I liquefied and spread out on my desk and dripped onto the floor. Somehow I managed to restore my pre-melted form. I sat at my desk with my heart pounding, hoping to get another glance of her flashing brown eyes.

 

At mealtime I wondered about her favorite food. At night I dreamed of her. When I walked to school I felt nervous at the thought of her. In class I never spoke a word to her. In young Cynthia's presence my jaw froze in place rendering my tongue as immovable as a ... well as immovable as an ice tongue. I did, however, carve a heart in my desk with an arrow going through it and the script: R + C (I used to go by my middle name, Randy for Randolph).

 

From the moment I first saw that angelic faced girl in the first grade I knew my life would be incomplete until I married her. Of course, our union was not to be. But, from that time on I felt a hole in my heart that only the girl of my dreams would one day fill.

 

Adam had no such experience to show him he needed a companion. He lived unaware of his aloneness because he didn't grow up surrounded by cute little girls. He didn't go to a high school or college where most guys had girl-friends. Since he was unacquainted with female companionship he could neither write nor appreciate the agony of a lonely heart as expressed in country western music.

 

Anyway, after each creative day, God looked at what he had made and announced: "It's good." Following the sixth and final day, during which he made Adam, God declared that his work was "very good" (Gen. 1:31).

 

But when God saw that Adam was alone, he said it was "not good" (Gen. 2:18). The Lord then determined to make a helper suitable for, or corresponding to, Adam--a helper who would complete him.

 

Before God did this, Adam needed to realize his need. To accomplish that, God had him name all the animals. Day after day, month after month, the animals--male and female--paraded before Adam and he named them. Eventually, he realized no creature corresponded to him. Once Adam comprehended the badness of being alone, God stepped in. He caused Adam to fall into a deep sleep and performed the first act of surgery. He took a rib from Adam's side and custom-made a companion for him.

 

God made sure her eyes, lips, hair, breasts, legs, feet, arms, and hands would be just what Adam wanted and needed. Like liquid beauty filling a glass, she would empty his world of aloneness--an aloneness that even God's presence couldn't remove (now, that's a profound thought).

 

When God had put the final touch on his masterpiece, he nudged her in Adam's direction and quietly disappeared. Meanwhile, Adam woke up, rubbed his eyes, climbed to his feet and wandered through the garden searching for an unnamed animal.

 

Suddenly she stood before him. After years without anyone to talk with (I'm talking about a human being here, not God), walk with, laugh with, dream with, hold, or make love with, Adam beheld the crown of God's creation. Every woman since would pale before her perfection. She was flawless physically, spiritually, emotionally, psychologically, and intellectually. She possessed everything Adam needed in another person. And she carried no baggage from previous relationships. No corrosive bitterness. No ugly scars. No crippling regrets. No selfish expectations.

 

Does this give you insight into why you're attracted to beautiful women? They are the masterpiece of God's creation made to replace your aloneness with the perfect companion.

 

Locking arms,

  

Bill

 

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Pray for Steve Myers and family tonight....

My neighbor, Steve Myers had back spasms over the weekend and was transported by EMS to Tri-County Hospital last evening after he lost the movement of his legs.  His primary care doctor says that he is now a paraplegic, but some of the other doctors are still holding out hope that this may be temporary.  He's been moved to Baptist East where he awaits emergency surgery on his lower spine to try to relieve the pressure on the nerves in that region.  

Obviously this is a scary time for his wife, Jane and their children Alex and Katie.  

Would you lift them all up to God right now and pray for a reversal in this situation?  

I'll keep you posted as I know more.

peace,
Jeff

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Meals for the Rushings

Hello - Due to the passing of Leslyn's father the Rushing family will be having many guests at their home for about a week starting this Friday (Nov 11).  Because of this, they would like to have food at their home that is convenient for guests to help themselves at all hours.  This would include things like casseroles, appetizers, snacks, desserts, etc.  If you would like to help out, please contact Lisa Arvin at 263-3867 or send an email to mike@phoschurch.com.

Thanks!
Lisa Arvin

502-263-3867

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Leslyn's Dad's Funeral Arrangements ...

I spoke with Leslyn earlier today and she is asking the Phos family to take care of food at her home for the family and house guests coming in for the funeral on Monday.  I'll send an update on who is coordinating this and how you can get involved as soon as it's all locked down.  Here's the email from Leslyn about her dad's funeral.  

peace,
Jeff

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From: Leslyn Rushing <muralgal@yahoo.com>
Date: Tue, Nov 8, 2011 at 7:52 AM
Subject: dad's memorial arrangements
To: jeff@phoschurch.com


 The arrangements for my dad's memorial service :Mon. Nov. 14th 2011- Visitation at 12:30 pm and service at 2pm at Arch L. Heady @ Resthaven at 4400 Bardstown Rd. Louisville, Ky. 40218

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Lumber Moving Muscle Team!

You wouldn't believe the mountain of lumber this team moved tonite! We had a blast, too.

Join us at 4200 Tuesday and / or Thursday evening from 6 to 9.

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Passion 2012

Hi there, friends!

For the first time ever, Phos Church is taking a crew to Passion, a college/young-adult conference held in Atlanta, Georgia at the beginning of the year.  Visit http://268generation.com/passion2012 for more information if you aren't familiar with it!

If you are interested, email BOTH Emilee Wenz (emilee.wenz@my.wheaton.edu) and Elise Downing (lilibug@bellsouth.net) who are coordinating the trip.  They will forward to you the trip information.  You must register through them and pay for the trip by Nov. 27, so please contact them ASAP to arrange these things with the Phos group if you would like to join us!

Thank!
Laura Cochran

Phos Church
502-640-4927
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Got an hour to come prepare the Worship Center tonight at 7 PM?

You won't believe your eyes when you see the incredible work that our Stage Revamp team has done over the past 30 hours!  Simply Amazing.  

We need to clean up the sawdust to prepare for Worship at 4200 in the morning.  

So, Mary Ruth is gathering a team to serve for an hour or so pulling everything together tonight.  
 
If you have a  little time would you swing by 4200 and roll your sleeves up at 7 PM?

No need to sign up, just show up!  

thanks.

p.s.  Remember to 'fall back' one hour tonight.  Enjoy that extra sleep!  See you at worship at 10:30 tomorrow.

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Leslyn Rushing's Father Passed away this morning in Florida .... details TBD

Just wanted ya'll to be praying with Leslyn Rushing and her family as they say a final farewell to her dad.  He was at his home in Florida where he passed away this morning after a long bout with illness. His funeral will be in the Louisville area most likely on Monday, November 14.  We'll update the Phos News Blog as we know more.
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Teen Trek Details - TOMORROW IS THE LAST DAY TO REGISTER.

Hi there, Phos teens!

Bring a $35 check made out to Phos to 4200 tomorrow and hand it to me to register and reserve your spot.

Here is the schedule, so you know what to look forward to!  (After you register, you'll receive an email about what to wear/bring/etc.)

Friday Night
7 - 8 PM - Arrive at 4200 for a lasagna dinner (prepared by our Phos chef :) Tony)
8 - 9:30 PM - Big Group Time followed by Small Group Time (with your group leaders)
9:30 PM - 11:30 PM - Bonfire with s'mores and time to play outside
Midnight - Lights Out

Saturday
7 - 8 AM - Pancake breakfast (prepared by our Phos chef :) Tony)
8 - 9:30 AM Big Group Time followed by Small Group Time (with your group leaders)
9:30 AM - 1 PM - Serve at 4200, painting the teen room, etc.
1 - 2 PM - Chili and soup lunch (prepared by our Phos chef :) Tony)
2 - 3 PM - Clean up from lunch and the morning work
3 - 8 PM - Time away from 4200... a fun adventure together and dinner
8 - 9:30 PM - Big Group Time followed by Small Group Time (with your group leaders)
9:30 PM - 11:30 PM - Bonfire with s'mores and time to play outside

Sunday Morning
7 - 10 AM - Showers and breakfast
10:30 AM - Service with Phos

Your $35 covers everything for the weekend except for one meal and a piece of apparel :).  Please let me know your size when you give me your check.

Thank you!
Laura Cochran

Phos Church
502-640-4927

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Taste of Oldham County

Jennifer McLeod's daughters, Kelsey and Maggie, are a part of a group that will be performing tomorrow.  Jennifer asked that I post this to let the Phos family know!

"We are hosting a 'Taste of Oldham County' Saturday, November 5th.  The kids in the group will be singing and dancing to songs from the 1930s and on.  I would appreciate it if people will come.  These kids are very talented and have a great opportunity to do something special!"

Thanks,
Jennifer McLeod

Contact Jennifer at jmcleod4@me.com for details!

Thanks,
Laura Cochran

Phos Church
502-640-4927
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