Well, You could officially say that I'm the worst blogger ever since my last post was in June!!! Between starting a new job, moving into a new house, and starting a new school, I have not found the time to be completely dedicated to this blogging thing. However, I promise I will start updating more :)
You're probably wondering what in the world the title of this blog means. Let me explain...
Gregg Farrell, who is the Pastor of my church, just got back from Columbia this past Friday. His sermons are no doubt, always moving and always full of life, but yesterday his sermon brought tears to my eyes. I began to think yesterday how thankful I am for a Pastor who is so passionate and so intelligent. One of the things I admire most is that he speaks truth. Sometimes truth isn't always a "feel good" truth... sometimes it is a challenging truth, which is something I believe the world needs more of... especially when it comes to Christianity.
I was reading my devotion after all of this had run through my mind and wouldn't you know that it talked about the very same things that I had running through my mind.
Here is what I read. It is from Beth Moore's "Breaking Free, Day by Day" devotion book.
"A rebellious child prefers pleasant illustrations over truth. We crave messages that make us feel good. When we are living in rebellion, the last thing we want is to confront the Holy One of Israel.
So the apostle Paul was right in his warning to young Timothy. If we strongly prefer certain teachers and preachers over others, we are wise to ask why. If our basis is anything other than balanced biblical teaching, we could be in rebellion while occupying our pews every Sunday. Let's make sure we are not looking for people to scratch our itching ears and hide us from the truth."
"For the time is coming when people will no longer listen to sound and wholesome teaching. They will follow their own desires and will look for teachers who will tell them whatever their itching ears want to hear. they will reject the truth and chase after myths. But you should keep a clear mind in every situation. Don't be afraid of suffering for the Lord. Work at telling others the Good News, and fully carry out the ministry God has given you. " 2 Timothy 3-5
Let this encourage you all to migrate towards those who challenge your faith. Feeling good is great, and needed, but if we don't challenge ourselves in areas where we are just "comfortable"... we won't grow.
Have a fabulous Monday:)
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