Culturally we have been looking at individuals as constructs. Everyone is guilty of sinning. We develop constructs of individuals when we can't deal with our own sin or sin that has been done to us. A lot of us look to popular figures to imbue our sin and problems directly on. Celebrities are turned into gods when they are everything we are not. Cultural icons are turned into … [Read more...] about The Construct vs. The Sinner
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Being Fair for the Sake of Fairness
Being fair for the sake of fairness is a big problem in our culture. This act creates the perception that you are a reasonable person. Being fair on an important issue allows for your bases to be covered, out of fear that your opponent will tell you that you are not objective. Sometimes people do this to make themselves look better among those who even agree with them. Also … [Read more...] about Being Fair for the Sake of Fairness
Sin is Easy and Abnormal
Oops, I spoiled the ending. Sin is Easy and Abnormal. Christians sometimes don't understand this simple concept. False doctrine easily can be created from variations of this simple phrase. For example, sin is hard and abnormal. Sin is easy and normal. Sin is hard and normal. The last example does take a lot of faith to believe. Unfortunately many people in the Church believe in … [Read more...] about Sin is Easy and Abnormal
Am I a Fool
I'm a foolI flaunt my sinThey don't see ChristWhat am I? I'm a foolI get too scaredThey miss an opportunityWhat am I? I'm a foolI don't live by exampleThey only see my sinWhat am I? I'm a foolI don't follow my callingThey can't turn back timeWhat am I? I'm a foolI don't follow YouThey can't see the Light anymoreI want to be new … [Read more...] about Am I a Fool
You Still Love Me
Do you still love me?I sin too muchI am not worthy in your presenceYet you still want me? Do you still love me?I don't follow your designI am emptyYet you still want me? Do you still love me?I fear the Great CommissionI am counting missed chancesYet you still want me? Do you still love me?I doubt my purposeI am angry at my failuresYet you still want me? Do you still … [Read more...] about You Still Love Me