Becoming Radicalized for Christ

Does God revolve around you?

 2 Timothy 2:20-21 (ESV)
Now in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and silver but also of wood and clay, some for honorable use, some for dishonorable. Therefore, if anyone cleanses himself from what is dishonorable, he will be a vessel for honorable use, set apart as holy, useful to the master of the house, ready for every good work.

Does God revolve around you, or do you revolve around God? Think about that.
Are we so caught up with ourselves, we think everything revolves around us?
We think that God is just about us, and we forget His righteousness, His holiness.
We are here to praise Him and to give Him glory. We are to throw ourselves down at His feet.
We must cleanse ourselves in His righteousness, giving up our dishonorable self and be a vessel for His Holy use, ready for every good work.

 

Becoming Radicalized for Christ
The Advance of the Gospel

Philippians 1:12-14 (ESV)
I want you to know, brothers, that what has happened to me has really served to advance the gospel, so that it has become known throughout the whole imperial guard and to all the rest that my imprisonment is for Christ. And most of the brothers, having become confident in the Lord by my imprisonment, are much more bold to speak the word without fear.

Wow what a testimony this is. This is what I want my faith to be like. Right now, here in America we don't have to worry about going to jail or prison because we worship the Lord. Right now, our biggest persecution is being mocked and ridiculed and in extreme cases maybe losing our job. I do foresee a time we might be rounded up and put into a reeducation camp. Right now, in Britain in Ireland they are threatened with jail time for just standing and saying a silent prayer or even charged with hate speech for reading the bible. I do fear this is coming to the United States in the not too distance future. If this does happen, will you be ready to stand like Paul for your faith in the Lord Jesus Christ and still bring glory to His name.

Becoming Radicalized for Christ
Do Not Be Anxious

If you really want to be Radicalized for Christ here’s a start. It is a hard start but one we must do and understand. This is hard for me even though I know how God has looked out for the Pickens homestead it’s still gets hard not to worry. Sometimes I must sit back and remember what God has brought us through and has done for us. I must be ready to give it all up if God ask me too.

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Becoming Radicalized for Christ

WOW do an internet search for becoming radicalized for Christ and see what you get.

Southern Poverty Law Center
Holy Hate: The Far Right's Radicalization of Religion

Quillette
The Josiah Effect: How Moderate Religion Fuels Fundamentalism
From Quillette:
“It soon occurred to me that my church, precisely because it was moderate, was failing to adhere faithfully to Christ’s teachings. What was needed, I thought, was a return to the fundamentals. And that was my first step down a potentially dangerous road. It was entirely logical — after all, if you really have a divine book on your hands, you’d be stupid not to devote yourself to it.”

The Atlantic
How Politics Poisoned the Evangelical Church

The Christian Century
A curriculum for radicalization | The Christian Century

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Nothing happens by chance.

God has laid out a plan for our lives, our biggest problem is free will—we often get in the way and resist God. We were born in the time and place where God wanted us to be. God does have a plan for you, though you may never fully know what it is. That’s why we must truly die to self and allow God to move us to where He wants us to be, and to be a reflection of Christ here on earth.

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Now that Christmas is over.  

Take Up Your Cross and Follow Jesus.
A called to true repentance.

 

Luke 9:23 (ESV) 
And he said to all, “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself
and take up his cross daily and follow me.”

Now that Christmas is over with, I hope that you will live and follow Jesus every day! 
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Christmas at Denny's

 

                    

Christmas at Dhenny's

The night air was crisp in Oklahoma City as Jim, Lance, and Brandon made their way to the local Denny’s on Christmas Eve. The three men, longtime friends and members of a nearby church, had decided earlier that week to spend their evening at the 24-hour diner. While others celebrated with family and friends, they felt called to bring the message of Christ to those who might need it most. Armed with warm hearts and the love of God, they entered the softly lit diner, the scent of pancakes and coffee greeting them at the door.

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