THE BIBLE DOESN'T COME WITH AN ASTERISK...
NORE DID HIS LOVE - SO TOO SHALL WE LIVE
Why do some folks come to Christ (become a Christian) and act like the life they had before is now just a story for church or while on a mission trip? They try to ignore who they are and why. But there is a reason a former drug addict returns to rehab as a counselor; why a former biker gang member joins a biker fellowship and ministers to fellow gang members; a lady who was raped as a teenager - now works with the girls in her church's youth group.
Like GOD we try to put folks into a box. “I Man or Woman Of GOD will behave this way or that!” But we are a product of our circumstances and past - this isn’t a bad thing. All things not “For GOD” are “fuel for the fire” that’s the good and bad e.g. what you do for Christ will last and that ’32 Ford will fall apart. Well... so long as I’m not at speed in that ’32 that’s ok with me!
Me? I like ‘32s. I like fast cars with a smoking 6BT stuffed partially under the hood. And Steam Punk Flame Throwers. I’m COOL CUZ OF IT. Maybe you’ve got some tattoos or you’re a nasty bounty hunter. You can get into alot of places with that!
When you come to know the LORD you’re reborn not rebuilt! (OK that was lame).... Here we go.. A Christian is dead to his/her old ways (as in actual SINs) but those old ways are what has molded for a purpose.... And what you do for Christ will last for eternity. Having a heart for the things of GOD doesn’t mean don’t go to the car show or don’t spend x part of your check on your Harley.
Proverbs 20:24 "A man’s steps are of the Lord; How then can a man understand his own way? & 16:9 A man’s heart plans his way, But the Lord directs his steps." GOD was guiding you then. Now you're just a willing soul acknowledging HIM and seeking HIS way.
We are for those who want to be free to live and don’t want to be a boxed-in-to a no-call-sweetener coated, primped, person. Christians are not: always sweet, clean-cut, Bible quoting, folks that are afraid to go out after dark or let a belch slip in public. We're for those folk who may sometimes rather watch the game than take their winy family to church - BUT TAKE EM ANYWAY. The guy in front row (for safety reasons) is up there forcing himself to worship... Because he is just a man- on Earth and GOD is GOD - who is in Heaven. It’s the guy hanging at the pool hall preaching the Good News to his opponent without words. The one stopping to help a scary looking stranded biker he knowsssss just cut him off 5 miles back. For the guy trying read the Bible wishing he could go out brawling because he's just soo @#%^# board!!! Matthew 11:12 And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffereth violence, and men of violence take it by force. Life is an adventure bring as many as you can along for the ride. This isn't church life... It’s a walk with Christ. We are Hungry, LOUD, Passionate, Meek, Influential, Violent, Peace Making, Artistic we are Christians!!!
What we are not for? The folks who claim to be in Christ but are a joke (and in entertainment you see it aaaaaaaaaaall the time). The show “starts at 6pm” (12am). “I’d love to help - will there be free food?” Some folks you never get to see who they really are. Others read the bible and it makes them feel good but only after they've torn out parts of it. The type that start dissension, start cults, protest a hero funerals, or claim that their SICK "sexual lifestyle isn't a choice" like that would make it ok. Then there are others that don't trust the Holy Spirit to do what HE says HE will do (if you’d only get out of the way).
We are/believe in/etc:
Radicalism (A non-radical Christian is a NON-Christian.)
Conservative Christian and American Values - though those too are often in conflict. Chop the credit cards
and pass the ammo.
Open Source Everything (If you own it you use it as you see fit period).
Preaching the Gospel threw honest, fair, innovative business practices and models.
The Bible is not a suggestion and it is 100%-GOD-breathed-living-Divine-Truth. And yes this means all else
to be fairy-tales be it the koran, buddhism, or startrek)
DO IT RIGHT or don't bother. 2nd best isn't worth...
We also believe in ranting - suppressed?
Pay yours and take pleasure in employing others.
Like GOD we try to put folks into a box. “I Man or Woman Of GOD will behave this way or that!” But we are a product of our circumstances and past - this isn’t a bad thing. All things not “For GOD” are “fuel for the fire” that’s the good and bad e.g. what you do for Christ will last and that ’32 Ford will fall apart. Well... so long as I’m not at speed in that ’32 that’s ok with me!
Me? I like ‘32s. I like fast cars with a smoking 6BT stuffed partially under the hood. And Steam Punk Flame Throwers. I’m COOL CUZ OF IT. Maybe you’ve got some tattoos or you’re a nasty bounty hunter. You can get into alot of places with that!
When you come to know the LORD you’re reborn not rebuilt! (OK that was lame).... Here we go.. A Christian is dead to his/her old ways (as in actual SINs) but those old ways are what has molded for a purpose.... And what you do for Christ will last for eternity. Having a heart for the things of GOD doesn’t mean don’t go to the car show or don’t spend x part of your check on your Harley.
Proverbs 20:24 "A man’s steps are of the Lord; How then can a man understand his own way? & 16:9 A man’s heart plans his way, But the Lord directs his steps." GOD was guiding you then. Now you're just a willing soul acknowledging HIM and seeking HIS way.
We are for those who want to be free to live and don’t want to be a boxed-in-to a no-call-sweetener coated, primped, person. Christians are not: always sweet, clean-cut, Bible quoting, folks that are afraid to go out after dark or let a belch slip in public. We're for those folk who may sometimes rather watch the game than take their winy family to church - BUT TAKE EM ANYWAY. The guy in front row (for safety reasons) is up there forcing himself to worship... Because he is just a man- on Earth and GOD is GOD - who is in Heaven. It’s the guy hanging at the pool hall preaching the Good News to his opponent without words. The one stopping to help a scary looking stranded biker he knowsssss just cut him off 5 miles back. For the guy trying read the Bible wishing he could go out brawling because he's just soo @#%^# board!!! Matthew 11:12 And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffereth violence, and men of violence take it by force. Life is an adventure bring as many as you can along for the ride. This isn't church life... It’s a walk with Christ. We are Hungry, LOUD, Passionate, Meek, Influential, Violent, Peace Making, Artistic we are Christians!!!
What we are not for? The folks who claim to be in Christ but are a joke (and in entertainment you see it aaaaaaaaaaall the time). The show “starts at 6pm” (12am). “I’d love to help - will there be free food?” Some folks you never get to see who they really are. Others read the bible and it makes them feel good but only after they've torn out parts of it. The type that start dissension, start cults, protest a hero funerals, or claim that their SICK "sexual lifestyle isn't a choice" like that would make it ok. Then there are others that don't trust the Holy Spirit to do what HE says HE will do (if you’d only get out of the way).
We are/believe in/etc:
Radicalism (A non-radical Christian is a NON-Christian.)
Conservative Christian and American Values - though those too are often in conflict. Chop the credit cards
and pass the ammo.
Open Source Everything (If you own it you use it as you see fit period).
Preaching the Gospel threw honest, fair, innovative business practices and models.
The Bible is not a suggestion and it is 100%-GOD-breathed-living-Divine-Truth. And yes this means all else
to be fairy-tales be it the koran, buddhism, or startrek)
DO IT RIGHT or don't bother. 2nd best isn't worth...
We also believe in ranting - suppressed?
Pay yours and take pleasure in employing others.
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