It is clear that a shift has taken place in the Christian World that I have known. This shift is still in process and I don't know when it will settle and then stabilize. The shift that I speak of is listed.
The vocabulary(use of words)of Christians is no longer considered. Terminology is no longer tempered and slang is now the norm for the family of faith. It seems that even sermons are peppered with words that at one time were deemed "worldly". Some of the young leaders in the church today are calling this shift into question and maybe we will see a move back to the middle for a balanced vernacular.
The embracing of a "whatever you believe is fine mentality" is taking the place of a firm Biblical based set of beliefs. This shift is causing believers to incorporate non Biblical doctrines into their own world views. In the "seeker driven" world of of church growth churches are now backtracking to a better follow up process for new believers. The question is how do we challenge the unfocused belief system of the Oprah Church.
more to come...
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Sunday, January 31, 2010
When You Get Knocked Down, Get Up
How many times have you heard someone say, Life is not fair!? It is not about whether life is fair or not; it is about the reality of what has happened. Life may not be fair, but life is life. Things will happen without your permission. You will find yourself in situations you didn’t plan on being a part of. Yes, you will be handed a left turn when you had planned on going straight.
Reality is in life you will get knocked down. There will be times and situations where your life will take a left turn without your permission. When it happens, it will be a wake up call. You will open your eyes and find yourself standing in an emotional field you didn’t anticipate. Here are some principles to help you get back up when you get knocked down.
Principle #1: Don’t deny what is happening in your life.
Principle #2: Be honest about how you got knocked down.
Principle #3: Don’t be afraid to ask the right people for help.
Principle #4: Find the lesson that goes with the fall.
Being knocked down doesn’t mean being knocked out. It is simply a pause in your journey that provides you with a test of commitment, character and confidence.
Reality is in life you will get knocked down. There will be times and situations where your life will take a left turn without your permission. When it happens, it will be a wake up call. You will open your eyes and find yourself standing in an emotional field you didn’t anticipate. Here are some principles to help you get back up when you get knocked down.
Principle #1: Don’t deny what is happening in your life.
Principle #2: Be honest about how you got knocked down.
Principle #3: Don’t be afraid to ask the right people for help.
Principle #4: Find the lesson that goes with the fall.
Being knocked down doesn’t mean being knocked out. It is simply a pause in your journey that provides you with a test of commitment, character and confidence.
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