For the Surpassing Worth of Knowing Christ
These past few days I have been thinking a lot about the various paths we take in our journey as Christians. I’ve been thinking about the times God has called me – and others – down a specific road only to randomly whisper “take a turn, I have a different road for you now.” And I’ve been thinking about how our God seems to love surprises.
But here’s what I’ve been thinking about most: whether life is beyond simple right now or you’re in a whirlwind of unknowns…I hope you give it all you’ve got.
In a world self-centered world, what difference would it make if we took the focus off of “me”? What if we started caring for others…and caring for them well?
My dad isn’t perfect. He’s made a lot of mistakes, and he’d tell you that. But he loves God. A lot. At the end of the day, we’re all imperfect humans held in the hands of a perfect God, and that is a wonderful truth. That we have done nothing, can’t do anything…and He chooses to love us like a father loves his child.
Among Christians, there is an ongoing conflict of whether or not we should celebrate Christmas. Tensions over the date, the focus on material value, the decorating of Christmas trees etc. have left us mixed up and confused.
Yet in all of the chaos, we’ve forgotten to focus on the one thing that matters. Why do we celebrate Christmas?
The LGBTQ+ Community has caused havoc among Christians for several years. What if we’ve been approaching the topic with the wrong mindset?