This weekend was a nice one. I got to hang out with friends that are moving away and my uncle and brother. My brother and I went fishing on my uncle's boat. We didn't catch much, but nevertheless it was a good time. I always do have this looming question in my mind though. My uncle is not a believer and really bringing it up is followed by other comments by him...... He is your stereotypical ex army ranger. He has the war wounds, heart wounds and stories. He is your typical guy that really just doesn't care what other people thing, which I semi admire about him but some of the things he brings up I really just wish he wouldn't. Not that I am the perfect person, because God knows I have my own problems. I don't always watch my tongue or really always practice what I preach. I haven't even been to church in about a month - not because I am avoiding it really. It's just complacency I guess.... I have fallen into some things that I need to work on in my life but I am at least trying to work on that. I am trying to find a better church family and small groups where I can get that accountability that I need.
I tried to be the lone Christian for too long and really got burned by it. The lone Christian is always bound to get burned a little. We were not meant to live that way. God puts people around us for a reason. To strengthen us and build us up so we can do the same for the other person.
Another thing about the weekend was that my brother, God love him.... He and I really differ on opinions about imigration. I say that really since we are Christians, we are ALL aliens here and all people are out brothers and sisters IN CHRIST. Even people that are Christians in Afghanistan and Somalia, Italy, Iraq, or anywhere else, they are our brothers and sisters. So why do we care if they come to our country. It's not ours anyways.... The flag to us should mean nothing...... It's a symbol for those that live under the banner of the USA. Our banner is the cross.
Don't just agree to disagree with people that really do not have it right. That is how we got here in the first place - why we have so many problems. Healthcare, world hunger, etc.. - you name it...... You gotta take a stand somewhere..... we should be taking a stand for the least of these...... and that does not just mean Christians.......
Well, that is my rant and a little about me for the night. Thanks all. Sleep well.
~Dave
Comments (1)
You threw out some heady topics for your first post. :D Welcome!
You're argument for a more permissive immigration is valid, certainly from the Christian point of view. Non-believers (and some hard-core right wingers) will never see it that way. We need balance, but you really don't want to read me ramblings on immigration.
Lone wolf Christianity burns more than a little. I've been there. It's a good way to get one stuck in sin and is despair. Persevere. And remember that it's easier to work on your issues inside the fellowship than out. I pray that you find a welcoming, loving small group that will keep you on track.
As for your uncle, persevere in prayer for him. I have an uncle, actually two who are the "cool" uncles in the family who buck God like rodeo bulls. As long as they live and breathe, there's time for them to accept Jesus.