Bodies...

What does this verse mean to you?

"Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God's mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God--this is your spiritual/reasonable act of worship". Romans 12:1

How about this one?

"Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God?  You are not your own; you were bought at a price.  Therefore honor God with your body".  1 Corinthians 6:19-20

I know I've been told my entire life that our body is a temple and we are supposed to take care of it. 
If I think on that I realize that the best way I can take care of my body is by working out regularly
(P.S. I have been sticking to my 5x a week workouts!), eating healthy, keeping hydrated, sleeping the recommended amounts, etc.
These are the things that I know I can do to ensure my temple is in tip top shape!

If our bodies are temples what are your views on the following:  Tattoos & piercings?

I can tell you my views.  I think that each person gets to decide this one. 
Piercings hardly even seem controversial.
Tattoos on the other hand always seem to get people up in arms.
I have 2 tattoos. 

Bud & I got these for our 3 year anniversary in 2007!

This was my graduation present May 2010
My Dad drew this.
I told him, "Dad, I know how you feel about tattoos, but
that doesn't matter.   You can either draw my next tattoo
or I can get someone else to draw it".
I Love it!

My personal quote on tattooing my temple--"If my body is a temple, I'm just adding a few stain glass windows".

What do you think about tattoos and piercings?

I'm considering a new theme for my Friday Blog.
Bible Verse Friday.
I'm not a theologist, but I want to learn and what better way than to discuss?
Hopefully the more often I do this the better I'll get at it.
So I hope this makes you think and if you feel so inclined...comment.
I hope everyone had a blessed Friday!