Our culture has been conformed to the gray. We have acceptable sin while being righteous in our own eyes. This shade doesn't last long. Soon sides get determined. There is an internal need built in us to pursue something bigger than ourselves. Living in the gray benefits those who seek to destroy our culture. If you ask, "How did we get here?" the answer is that we refused to … [Read more...] about Culture Of The Gray
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Who to Believe
I believe youYou tell me goodI sin against youWhy should I believe you? I believe youYou tell me I can't be redeemedI see you sin against meWhy should I believe you? I believe youYou tell me I deserve thisI am not being helpedWhy should I believe you? I believe youYou tell me that my sin is okayI see people people turn awayWhy should I believe you? I believe youYou … [Read more...] about Who to Believe
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
Normalizing the Abnormal
What is abnormal? Anything that is sinful is abnormal. We are constantly diluting sin to fit our own world view. If we consider our ends righteous we redefine what is sinful and wrong. There are elements of fear and conformity that lead our culture to cultural despair. In order to achieve normalizing the abnormal we align ourselves with people who confirm our own … [Read more...] about Normalizing the Abnormal
Someone Else
It is easy to allow someone else to make a stand. We pass the responsibility to take a stand on issues to celebrities or politicians. This fear of standing for the Truth is way too common. Many times, the unafraid are the false teachers. If you are given the gift of knowledge that gift is not for you to hold. Don’t wait for someone else to create “their truth.” Be an advocate … [Read more...] about Someone Else