Religion

Steps to Make Disciples

Steps to Make Disciples

Consistently, I come across church people that have never made a disciple.  Spiritual self-centeredness is antithetical to the Christian life.  To experience the gift of God's grace and keep it to yourself is one of the most selfish and least Christ-like thing a Christian can do.  

Be it for apathy or ignorance, too many of us have ignored Jesus' greatest call to action (Matthew 28:19-20).  Have we forgotten that we were once dead and now alive?  Do we neglect so easily the gumption of the Holy Spirit?  Or, do we simply not know where to begin.

Avoid Controversy

Avoid Controversy

Transcending Camps of Opinion

There are some issues that I seldom discuss, especially in the context of social media.  I find our current culture at large intolerant of nuanced opinions.  Anything less than unilateral agreement is labeled rather than understood.  Forgive my disgruntled comments.  I've grown weary of watching fruitless battles result in deeper encampments.  

I love truth, and I love people.  Understanding is a bridge between the two, and I can't build that bridge with labels.  Perhaps most disheartening is the knowledge that the greatest offenders in these wars of controversy are the least aware and most prideful.  

It is a frustrating thing to have an opinion that exists neither within nor between prominent camps. This is the lesser of two reasons why I haven't posted anything about recent SCOTUS rulings or battle colors associated with confederate states (save for comedic statements meant to lighten the mood at a very serious time).  I've avoided commenting, because there is no room anyone that doesn't fit in a "camp." And, Jesus doesn't fit into a camp, because He is King.