Crazy Love

I started reading Crazy Love by Francis Chan about a month or so ago. I haven't consistently read a chapter a day or even a chapter a week. I've found myself reading here and there and I find myself going back to reread, highlight, and think upon things.

If you've followed this much neglected blog since the beginning, you'll know that I've felt that we've missed something. Having grown up in a very much legalistic, religious, rule-based church has left me wondering, seeking, and frustrated. Wondering where we went wrong, seeking more of a relationship with Him, and frustrated at the legalistic judgment that took so long to remove from my head.

If you've ever wondered if we're missing something, then this book is for you.

From the preface:

This book is written or those who want more Jesus. It is for those who are bored with what American Christianity offers. It is for those who don't want to plateau, those who would rather die before their convictions do.

I hope reading this book will convince you of something: that by surrendering yourself totally to God's purposes, He will bring you the most pleasure in this life and in the next. I hope it affirms your desire for "more God" -- even if you are surrounded by people who feel they have "enough God." I hope in inspires confidence if you have questioned and doubted the commitment of American church. I want to affirm your questioning, even while assuring you there is hope.

Are you satisfied with thinking you're doing ok by avoiding drinking, sex, drugs, smoking, and pornography or do you desire more of Him? Are you desperately seeking?

Called a Christian?

The disciples were called Christians first at Antioch. ~Acts 11:26

Jesus followers did not name themselves Christians. They were named by the others who saw their lives lived out each day. What if this were the same today? Is Christian simply a title you give yourself because that is how you want to be identified or could people call you a Christian by looking at your life?

Bible Burning

I received this video today via email. It invoked a lot of different feelings within me. I am in shock of their ignorance, ashamed of the same name that we share, grief for those that will be harmed through their acts, and anger for further harming the cause of Christ.

I'm not afraid to be different from the rest of the world, but it has to be for the right cause. Christ didn't come to burn books. He came to give the greatest gift imaginable.

It saddens me to think of those that will further harden their hearts towards Christianity because of this book burning. Think of how many lives could be touched if we were to put this same passion towards helping the sick, the poor, and the hurting. What kind of mark would we leave with others if we chose a servant's heart?

Lord, please help my actions and intentions to be pure so that I may help soften people's hearts toward You.

Everything Glorious

I just found this video on youtube. It's the David Crowder band performing at the 2008 Dove Awards. It made me smile because they are so random and funny.

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