(re)made

Ever since I was a kid, my family has been in church. While attending church I’ve noticed how styles have changed quite a bit. I used to think Michael W. Smith, choir robes, sweaters, long hair, Mark Lowry and glasses were the coolest things out there. Oh, and I can’t forget Carman. It seems that this just isn’t the case anymore. So, I started compiling a list of what makes church people “cool” in 2010. Here are the top 9 things I could come up with:

1. Gotta have a scarf around your neck. That goes for everybody.
2. Gotta have a pair of TOMS shoes. You say you’re helping out a kid, but we all know it’s for the coolness factor.
3. Gotta have a mac. A PC just won’t cut it.
4. Having an iPhone is a must. Mainly for reading YouVersion off of it and you look wicked holy while doing it.
5. The Fauxhawk is a must. God will not love you if you do not have one.
6. You have to be talking about the latest book you’re reading. Talking about what’s in the Bible is so yesterday.
7. You have to go to at least 2 conferences a year. You will not know what you need to know to be saved.
8. Everyone has to find a way on that stage. You better sing, play a musical instrument or something. Get to dancin’.
9. Every cool Christian must have a tattoo of some sort. Oh, and a part of that tattoo must be showing to the public. If it’s on your arm, make sure you roll up your sleeve just a tad. A cool story behind the tattoo is a must (preferably Biblical).

***I couldn’t think of #10, so maybe you can help me out.–

10. ??????

I’m sitting here reading about the Trinity. You know…the God three in one deal. It blows me away that our God is so awesome and can be three things at once. Some questions for you–How would you describe the Trinity and do you believe that understanding the Trinity is crucial to a strong Christian belief?

“Christian” and “convenient” don’t go together. Pretty much every single thing that Jesus did was out of His way. When I think of what traits a Christian should have, one of the first ones that comes to mind is being a SERVANT. To truly serve, one must humble themselves first. To do these things is not convenient at all. Nobody wants to do the dirty work, but the church was called to do it. Take people volunteering in the Atlanta flood relief project for example. These people will probably never be recognized by man but the Father recognizes it, and thats all that matters. There are so many people that need help, inside and outside of Atlanta. They might not smell right or look right, but they look awesome to Jesus. So, get out of your little church bubble and go hang out with the people who need help outside of the church. The ones that might not step inside of a church building, but would open up to a fresh meal when they are digging around in dumpsters or a bottled water when they’re thirsty. So, your potlucks, watch to see what the person next to you is going to think open eyed prayers, same seats every Sunday and feel good gossip can wait for a bit. It’s time we show God’s love to the world. We don’t get to pick and choose stuff when we become a Christian. We become the whole Jesus-loving deal. And yes, with this post I’m speaking to myself.