It's interesting to see the perspective from the other side. I mean, being normal and then adopting the christian faith is really difficult. Then I hear/read stories like this
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that's sweet! it's awesome to know that our savior Jesus was the most radical of anyone....completely standing in the face of religiosity and hypocrisy. im excited to hear what you are actually thinking. :) cause im thinking christianity has definitely been materialized, and commercialized (and i mean that in the sense that because it's getting more media attention- there's more faking(hypocrisy) that has to be done) One thing cool i like about Jesus is He was "full of grace and truth"(Jn 1:14) and of all people- He knew how to perfectly balance the two...He could tell the woman at the well all of her sins (truth) and then offer her living water (grace). Of course, now that Jesus is in heaven preparing a place for us- His Holy Spirit is the one that does the convicting of sin- not us, but that doesn't mean we can't "speak the truth in love" (ephesians 4:15). Honesty, is a word that im really learning....it's difficult to always have in practice- especially in a busy socal life. It becomes easy to just breeze through a time of prayer
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Of course, now that Jesus is in heaven preparing a place for us- His Holy Spirit is the one that does the convicting of sin- not us, but that doesn't mean we can't "speak the truth in love" (ephesians 4:15)
I always hope that I can get the truth out in a way that isn't a "you suck the way you are" kind of way - because that's the way I feel christianity as a culture makes people feel. When I say "church" or "christian" people tense up and reject everything. So I am always just me. Imperfect. That is outside of the bubble.
When I'm inside the bubble, I feel dead. Lifeless. It's usually in a home bible study or just hanging out with friends that I see the Lord doing His magic, teaching us, growing us, bonding us and giving us inspiration.
One part i really enjoyed about Dan's blog was the part about hanging out with people before they get saved, not waiting until they get saved to hang out with them. When i searched my heart I found that there was a part of me that did harbor that feeling, and thank
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Man....ive been thinking all week about this one...it's a tuffy. That is...the balance between grace and truth. I find that if i don't share with someone they are a sinner then they will not see their need for a savior. Then i think...well, i could soften the blow by admitting that i am a sinner too, but would that defeat the purpose altogether? because then they would say, "well if i am a sinner and you are a sinner- why do i need Jesus? won't i be just like you- except i'll carry a bible?" haha...this is true though- i could just imagine that being their response (because sadly, for most christians that is how it is) i guess the difference here- would be to have the other person see a difference in your life. Here is where the importance of spending time with non-believers comes into play. They would see the good things you have done for them and others while you spent time with them (Matt 5:16) and how much you enjoy life- then they would want a piece of it. I guess they need a taste of the Lord (Psalm 34:8). I guess the miracle in
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Of course, now that Jesus is in heaven preparing a place for us- His Holy Spirit is the one that does the convicting of sin- not us, but that doesn't mean we can't "speak the truth in love" (ephesians 4:15)
I always hope that I can get the truth out in a way that isn't a "you suck the way you are" kind of way - because that's the way I feel christianity as a culture makes people feel. When I say "church" or "christian" people tense up and reject everything. So I am always just me. Imperfect. That is outside of the bubble.
When I'm inside the bubble, I feel dead. Lifeless. It's usually in a home bible study or just hanging out with friends that I see the Lord doing His magic, teaching us, growing us, bonding us and giving us inspiration.
One part i really enjoyed about Dan's blog was the part about hanging out with people before they get saved, not waiting until they get saved to hang out with them. When i searched my heart I found that there was a part of me that did harbor that feeling, and thank ( ... )
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