Every year I have the students I teach read and discuss his lecture. It's a fascinating time and often eye-opening for many of them. However, there is usually at least one student who seems...
The common response, to any disapproving nod or statement, is "Don't judge me". The best part about this statement is it's rooted in something Jesus said, "Judge not"...(Matthew 7:1). So are we really not supposed to judge anything or anyone ever?
We live in a world where things are not as they should be. Everyone recognizes that truth. It's almost universal in experience. From the playground to the boardroom, injustices seemingly run rampant.
Have you ever had one of those lightbulb moments? You know the kind where you've been dwelling on something for a while and then suddenly it just clicks.
Anytime we engage with others in conversation we are really probing for common ground. Things we can agree on or have commonality around. We do it with sports teams, hobbies, weekend activities, and more. The same is true when it comes to religion and beliefs.
While Target and the Dodgers figure out how to participate in "Pride Month" and also not lose income and cultural prowess, individuals have to wrestle with their beliefs and the realities of what the good life is.
Preacher on the Run... 