The direction of our culture is going rapidly south. The narrative we create for ourselves is more valuable then the truth itself. We are hurting kids and the innocent. Our selfish desires are more paramount then the desires of our creator. We are constantly worshiping idols and social media is our alter. We don't share common values and principles. The only thing that gives … [Read more...] about Our Direction
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World Gone Cold
World Gone ColdWe love ourselvesWe don't love the Most HighCan we recover? World Gone ColdWe troll othersWe don't put ourselves in other's shoesCan we recover? World Gone ColdWe kill the innocentWe put our own happiness firstCan we recover? World Gone ColdWe idolize peopleWe put them higher then GodCan we recover? World Gone ColdWe create our own truthWe are afraid … [Read more...] about World Gone Cold
Truth in the Details
Many times teachers in the church leave out important details in passages in the bible. They connect verses from different passages that create a different narrative. It is easy to take a small verse and add your own context when you are teaching the gospel. Also it is easy to put a small verse on a projector for everyone to see. What is convenient isn't always right. … [Read more...] about Truth in the Details
Power of the Narrative
The most current example of the power of the narrative is the media story of the weekend. The Covington Catholic students drawn media national media attention as well as a social media firestorm. Everyone had an opinion regardless of what facts were present. The narrative is more important to get out before the facts. Regardless of reasoning people recognize the power of a … [Read more...] about Power of the Narrative
It’s Your Fault
It's your faultYou made me angryYou made me reactWho's at fault It's your faultYou made me depressedYou made me withdrawnWho's at fault It's your faultYou made me anxiousYou made my heart raceWho's at fault It's your faultI miss opportunitiesI miss successWho's at fault It's your faultI sin too muchI sin without helpIt's all my fault … [Read more...] about It’s Your Fault