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SCOTUS? SOWHATUS.

So, we’re looking at a week out from the SCOTUS decision. There’s a ton of speculation and chatter about the legality of it, and the encroachment of state rights. But what does it really matter? How are you physically affected? Chances are, you’re not. Perhaps you are, maybe now you’ve got the right to be married, and it’ll be legally recognized.

 

I’ll start by saying, I support a traditional marriage. I don’t hate non-traditional marriages. What would I define as a traditional marriage? Glad you (I) asked.  I’d define a traditional marriage as a marriage between a man and a woman, devoid of divorce and adultery.

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God is not the Ice Cream Man

When I take a shower – I get to reflect on the previous day, or the upcoming day or circumstances I’m in. It’s quiet, and distraction free. God meets me there, but not in a weird way.

 

I have been thinking about relationships, and the things that surround them. I have been thinking about friends and their lives, and how to encourage them. I’ve been thinking about God and what His presence looks like. And I realized something.

 

God isn’t the guy who drives the Ice Cream truck.

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Swift Kick in The Keister

Yo, listen. Stop feeling sorry for yourself. Stop being desperate. Stop craving attention or interaction, or companionship.

Stop seeking false pity, or empty compliments. It’s unbecoming – but not uncommon. I fall guilty of this often, too. Even Divinely inspired authors fell victim to these behaviours:

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Wonder vs Wander // Lost

I’ve been seeing a lot of the mantra “not all those who wander, are lost.” I hate it, but it did get me started thinking. More about our walk with Christ, than exploring. How often do you get concerned for someone who has doubt? Maybe those who start asking questions as Christians that might challenge what you’ve always heard?

I’m often guilty of this, as I know many of you are as well. Somehow in our Christian culture we have this mindset where we can’t question things or can’t feel free to work through concepts without feeling guilty or shaming others.

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Piss Poor Attitude

Recently I’ve begun to experience the end of an era – a giant in my life has started to slow down; and it’s scary. Really scary.

My Grandad (Gdiddles) has started to begin being old. He’s always been spry as a jackrabbit and full of more puns than Jerry Seinfeld, and most importantly – He introduced me to the idea of Jesus. Less the idea and more the person of Jesus.

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The art of loving someone other than yourself.

I recently began reading a post on Reddit, where the question was asked, “As a Christian, what do you struggle with most?” The responses are overwhelmingly similar.

Most sat around the idea of loving others. Some mentioned temptation, and others mentioned trust. But the most prevalent theme was loving others. Loving others, as a Christian, seems to be the hardest.

I wonder where this stems from. Why is it so hard for people to genuinely care about others? To me, it seems like a foreign concept, because I feel I do it well. I try to think about being intentional with strangers and new people I meet, to portray the Gospel.

But it didn’t always come “natural” to me.

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Never give money to anyone.

Hi. I want 20 bucks. Can I have it? Will you give it to me?

If you knew me, you’d probably spot me.

But what if I was homeless?

Would your attitude change then? Probably. Why?

Our culture usually associates homelessness with failure, drugs and alcohol, among other things.

So, if I was homeless you’d probably assume I was going to use it on the wrong things and offer to buy me something, like food or a jacket, in an attempt to protect me from myself.

Churchy people would use a word like discernment. How do you exercise discernment? What does discernment mean?

They’ll tell you something like “let the Spirit lead you.” What the H does that even mean? (pardon my letter.)

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God Speaks

It’s always been taught and told to me that God speaks through His Word (The Bible). And I had always believed it, but sometimes didn’t experience it. I had learned a lot from it, and have been able to articulate great things to many people, that brought life change, because of it.

However, now that I was relying and yearning from a Word that would direct me, is when I REALLY experienced it.

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Why I Dislike Scripture

Before you call me a heretic, or un-Christian, lemme explain, please.

I love the Bible. I love that God has provided us a written word that we can grow from, and learn the truths of His grace, love, and glory.

The fact that a Holy God has provided us a manuscript to know Him greater, is beyond comprehension to me. I can’t fathom it.

Going back to the truth aspect, the thing I like most about Scripture is its relevancy and truth. Those also happen to be the things I dislike most.

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Filter It

Recently, I was at a comedy show at Dallas Comedy House. I enjoy laughter, so I went with a buddy, and the show was quite hilarious. The comedian used a German accent for the first 1/3 of his show, I legitimately thought he might be German. (only for a few moments.)

The show reached a point where it went religious, and something happened that surprised me. The comedian questioned the audience. “Is any one here a Christian? Raise your hand.”

I didn’t raise mine.

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