What you stand against will reveal what you truly stand for. Taking a stand is never easy. When we do, we must be ready to speak often and speak plainly about our position. Doing so will expose what it is we are really standing against and standing for. I often feel the urge to cry out against what I consider nonsense and am frustrated by so much around me. Especially within the "Christian Church" community. I have both reacted and responded to that urge in the past. Some will understand the difference between reaction and response better than others. Being a slow learner, and learning the lessons I have, the way I have (the hard way), I am getting pretty good at the self-evaluation part of the process. It usually goes something like this with me. _____________________________________ Self, A) Is my frustration due to the Gospel being compromised, dismissed, or abandoned? If so, pray and proceed to "B". If not, get over it. B) Is the
This blog was originally started many years ago by a much younger and somehow more ignorant version of my current self. It's a celebration of Christ and all that I am learning of Him. As I begin to write again, I hope my writing, theology, and overall views reflect His glory and worth better than they did then, and better every day. I am still on a journey by which the Spirit of God is connecting the dots of all things to Christ and His glory above all else. This is my journey.