Christianity can be very funny..

Check out this article here, about one guy’s view of strange Christian pop-subculture.. The article is good and shows us how sometimes we can try to “sell” Jesus instead of just being a Christian.

adding to the discussion.. social justice

Hallo everyone.  Had a note wrote down and wanted to share it with you.

Our generation has become increasingly propelled to be a part of this thing called “social justice.”  Whether it is helping the poor, feeding the hungry, or just helping your neighbor, social justice has become a great part in how this generation views “church.” 

 In one part of the scripture, Jesus is explaining to his disciples how the Father is in him, and he ends up telling one of them “believe me, if anything just for my work’s sake.” Throughout much of the life of Jesus’ ministry, people followed him around.  When he was in the desert, they were there; the synagogue, they were there; on a boat, they stood on the shore, and anywhere he was they followed.  But don’t be fooled, not all of these people were devoted disciples, I imagine some stood around just to see the lady be healed of her blood disease, the man with the palsy be healed, or the girl who was dead be brought back to life..   But it got them there.  And that is what it is going to take.  Social Justice, or whatever name you want for bringing healing to the world, is a definite.  It is part of the kingdom.  Just as much as the supernatural power of God healing people of diseases is.  And the thing is we need both.  Because both are part of the Kingdom of God.

In Heaven there is no sickness, pain, tears, debt, hunger, disease, or death.  That’s why we need the power of Jesus in us to for people to be healed (Just as in the book of Acts) and we need people to be fed, clothed, and helped.   Because when all of this happens, it will draw a crowd.  And some more will believe… If anything because we got out and were the hands and feet of Christ, and did some works.

John 14:11

check out more on the discussion here

Counseling with the best

In Psalms 1 it says that the person who doesn’t sit in the council of the “ungodly” are blessed.  Or in other words, those that aren’t taking advice, patterning themselves after, or going the same direction of the ungodly are blessed.  It is important that we all make sure that the people that re influencing are lives are connected to Jesus.  Jesus said himself in the scripture that “I am the way, the truth..”  If we are looking to answer from those that don’t know Jesus, then we probably won’t go the “right way.”  If we are sharing are deepest emotions and struggles, while looking from uplifting and strength from those that aren’t following  Jesus, then we won’t receive the right help to lead us in the “way.”

Listen.  Surround yourself with passionate Christ-followers.  The scripture says that “blessed are those that don’t sit in the council of the ungodly” but I would venture to say that the person who sits in the council of the godly will be blessed.  Who influence’s you?  Are your five closest friends following Jesus?  Are your great mentors following Jesus?  Is the person you are pursuing a relationship with following Jesus or are they part of that ungodly council?

If we want our lives to go the right way, then we have to surround ourselves with people going the right way.  Don’t expect a friendship or a relationship to be healthy, good, or blessed if it isn’t in Christ, or if you both aren’t following Jesus.  Sure it can be good.  But it won’t be everything your emotions and desires want it to be.  You have to be going the same “way.”   So why not follow “The Way.”  Jesus…

Francis Chan

Here is a great article I encourage EVERYONE to read.  It is such an amazing look at what it means to be a Christian, and what a great way to preceede my next blog about being a worshipper(currently working on).  Please take the time to read this article and let it challenge you.  Francis Chan is one of my personal favorite speakers, but let this short writing challenge you, change you, and make you a “better Christ.”  Check it out here.  Stay tuned for my next blog: “painting worship.”