“Just because every Christian continues to fail God in some ways does not mean we should abandon biblical norms and stop speaking of sin. Rather, we should reaffirm God’s standards and walk with each other to help each other become more and more conformed to the image of Christ…Young evangelicals could embrace the Church’s historic teaching without repeating my generation’s mistakes. Andrew Marin (author of Love Is an Orientation) is just one example of how you rightly have gay friends and seek to deeply understand them. You can oppose gay bashing, insist on proper civil rights for gay Americans and help the Church take the lead in ministering to people with AIDS. You can and should insist homosexual sin is no worse than other sins, like adultery, or racism or covetousness. You can and should insist that it is safe and acceptable for Christians to publicly acknowledge a gay orientation (orientation and practice are quite different issues) and seek the support of their Christian community for living celibate lives (such persons should be eligible for any office in the church). In short, young Christians could develop a radically different (and far more Christian!) approach to homosexual persons without abandoning the historic Christian position.”
Ron Sider
March282013
January32013
“Religion is a very dangerous thing. By that I mean being so caught up in rules and regulations and not focusing on the thing that matters most- a personal relationship with God. People today are not looking for more things to do, they want truth. They want Jesus and we know that He is the only thing that can set people free (John 8:32).”
Joyce Meyer
December162012
Twas’ 11 days before Christmas, around 9:38
when 20 beautiful children stormed through heaven’s gate.
their smiles were contagious, their laughter filled the air.
they could hardly believe all the beauty they saw there.
they were filled with such joy, they didn’t know what to say.
they remembered nothing of what had happened earlier that day.
“where are we?” asked a little girl, as quiet as a mouse.
“this is heaven.” declared a small boy. “we’re spending Christmas at God’s house.”
when what to their wondering eyes did appear,
but Jesus, their savior, the children gathered near.
He looked at them and smiled, and they smiled just the same.
then He opened His arms and He called them by name.
and in that moment was joy, that only heaven can bring
those children all flew into the arms of their King
and as they lingered in the warmth of His embrace,
one small girl turned and looked at Jesus’ face.
and as if He could read all the questions she had
He gently whispered to her, “I’ll take care of mom and dad.”
then He looked down on earth, the world far below
He saw all of the hurt, the sorrow, and woe
then He closed His eyes and He outstretched His hand,
“Let My power and presence re-enter this land!”
“may this country be delivered from the hands of fools”
“I’m taking back my nation. I’m taking back my schools!”
then He and the children stood up without a sound.
“come now my children, let me show you around.”
excitement filled the space, some skipped and some ran.
all displaying enthusiasm that only a small child can.
and i heard Him proclaim as He walked out of sight,
“in the midst of this darkness, I AM STILL THE LIGHT.”
Written by Cameo Smith, Mt. Wolf, PA
“where are we?” asked a little girl, as quiet as a mouse.
“this is heaven.” declared a small boy. “we’re spending Christmas at God’s house.”
when what to their wondering eyes did appear,
but Jesus, their savior, the children gathered near.
He looked at them and smiled, and they smiled just the same.
then He opened His arms and He called them by name.
and in that moment was joy, that only heaven can bring
those children all flew into the arms of their King
and as they lingered in the warmth of His embrace,
one small girl turned and looked at Jesus’ face.
and as if He could read all the questions she had
He gently whispered to her, “I’ll take care of mom and dad.”
then He looked down on earth, the world far below
He saw all of the hurt, the sorrow, and woe
then He closed His eyes and He outstretched His hand,
“Let My power and presence re-enter this land!”
“may this country be delivered from the hands of fools”
“I’m taking back my nation. I’m taking back my schools!”
then He and the children stood up without a sound.
“come now my children, let me show you around.”
excitement filled the space, some skipped and some ran.
all displaying enthusiasm that only a small child can.
and i heard Him proclaim as He walked out of sight,
“in the midst of this darkness, I AM STILL THE LIGHT.”
Written by Cameo Smith, Mt. Wolf, PA
November22012
A Story to Share
There once was a girl aching for love and affection. Her Father sought to fulfill her by lovingly providing everything she needed.
You know - Father knows best.
This girl ~ desperate for affirmation and attention from others her age ~ decided to engage in the same activities as others around her to obtain their approval.
And these children loved playing in mud puddles.
If they splashed in the mud, she would follow accordingly and splash too. If they made mud pies and decided to eat them, she would too, just for their acceptance. Deep down, she knew she hated getting her clothes wet and dirty and she hated eating mud pies, but she wanted the acceptance and camaraderie of the other children so badly that what she was engaging in was truly - and literally - filthy.
What’s to say of this story?
Doesn’t this girl have a good reason why she plays with the other kids in the mud?
Well, her Father would never affirm her like that, right? Right.
Her father would never engage in helping her to justify why remaining in filthiness is appropriate or remotely identifiable of her worth. Her Father loves her too much to condone such activity. Her Father knows she is a gem and deserving of so much more than she sees of herself.
The daughter has characteristics of the Father that the Father solely knows and can, when the daughter will allow Him, fulfill.
You know - Father knows best.
October292012
(Source: kushandwizdom, via littlethingsaboutgod)
October92012
“Unconditional love doesn’t mean unconditional approval. God loves us too much to not intervene when we are pursuing joy outside of Him.”
Jeff Bethke (via nonelikejesus)
(via nonelikejesus)
October22012
(Source: spiritualinspiration, via itskelcietbh)
September262012
Not your average "coming out" story...
I’m (Kinda Sorta Yeah Not Really) Gay by Brian Magana (click to read)
“…By the grace of God, my love for Christ is greater than my attraction to men. Love enables me to pursue holiness rather than homosexuality. Love compels me to serve God rather than my own selfish desires, however…
August212012
“Until we’re treating people the way God treats us, we don’t know enough about love.”
Joyce Meyer
(Source: twitter.com)
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