http://tomhypes.com “For every fundamentalist who loves the Bible more than Christ, I’m willing to bet there is one emergent Christian who honors the Bible less than Christ did” from "Why We're Not Emergent by Two Guys Who Should Be" Sun, 05 Feb 2012 06:39:19 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ http://tomhypes.com/2008/05/28/a-poll-what-do-you-think-of-christians/#comment-4078 Sun, 05 Feb 2012 06:39:19 +0000 http://tsfgodguy.wordpress.com/?p=25#comment-4078 I must say, although it’s sad, I think most of these comments about “Christians” are very true. Being raised in a pastor’s home, going to Christian school, attending Bible College, and traveling as a college rep gave me the opportunity to mingle with many different Christians from many different walks of life in many different churches all over the country (and even the world). Sadly, I’ve seen that hypocrites and self-righteous judges have infiltrated what Jesus called the Church. Christianity has become a “religion” based on works. Oh, we don’t like to admit it, but it’s true. We base spirituality on our own personal standards, and expect everyone else around us to live up to that standard, whether they are a Christian or not. We look at the worship leader or the Sunday school teacher or even the pastor and say, “Wow! That is a spiritual leader!” We “dress to impress” because “we have to show God how much we honor Him.” Honestly though, who do we really want to impress: God or the person sitting across the aisle? Do we really care about reaching a world in need or are we just trying to reach more people than Joe and Nancy down the street? Christians today have lost their true focus. Instead of worrying about how much you love God or are pleasing Him, why can’t we just revel in His love for us? That’s the only reason we CAN love Him because HE FIRST LOVED US! Our focus should not be inward, it should be upward. Why do we care so much about what others think? Do you know why the lost world thinks we are all hypocrites? Because we are too prideful to be REAL! We think that if we admit that we are human, that we struggle with constant temptation, that they won’t truly believe. They might think our God isn’t strong enough. Well, is your God strong enough? I’ll admit, I’m a Christian who struggles with pornography, immorality, lying, watching movies and TV shows that I know are not pleasing to God, spending time doing my own thing instead of reaching out to those around me. . . the list is endless. I am a Christian, but I am also human. The great thing about being a Christian isn’t that I somehow have this super power that makes me do everything perfectly. It’s not that I will never fail again. It’s not even the fact that I will live for eternity. I have a personal relationship with JESUS CHRIST, THE CREATOR OF THE UNIVERSE, ALMIGHTY GOD, THE ONE WHO GAVE HIS LIFE FOR ME AND FORGAVE ME OF ALL MY SIN! His love for me should drive me to strive to live better for Him. I reach out to others because in doing so, I am reaching out to Him. I sing because I want to praise Him. When I fall (which happens daily), I get back up for Him. Christians need to stop living for their “testimonies,” stop worrying about what everyone else thinks (including Christians and non-Christians), and start letting Christ be their testimonies! The world needs to see Christ, not a group of people working their butts off to re-make His already perfect image.

]]> http://tomhypes.com/2012/01/02/dvd-yard-sale-2/#comment-4049 Tue, 17 Jan 2012 01:21:35 +0000 http://tsfgodguy.wordpress.com/?p=897#comment-4049 I’ll have them at church for ya…. Looking forward to seeing ya guys! Love ya!

]]> http://tomhypes.com/2012/01/02/dvd-yard-sale-2/#comment-4048 Mon, 16 Jan 2012 22:22:41 +0000 http://tsfgodguy.wordpress.com/?p=897#comment-4048 Hey Tom, I’d like Jurassic Park 1 and 3, nims island, the missing and radio. Planning to be at church sunday. Kris and girls

]]> http://tomhypes.com/2012/01/02/dvd-yard-sale-2/#comment-4047 Mon, 16 Jan 2012 13:26:08 +0000 http://tsfgodguy.wordpress.com/?p=897#comment-4047 Sounds good…… =)

]]> http://tomhypes.com/2012/01/02/dvd-yard-sale-2/#comment-4046 Mon, 16 Jan 2012 13:24:40 +0000 http://tsfgodguy.wordpress.com/?p=897#comment-4046 Yes. I can stop on Friday. Is that all right with you? (01/20/12)

]]> http://tomhypes.com/2012/01/02/dvd-yard-sale-2/#comment-4043 Sun, 15 Jan 2012 13:13:47 +0000 http://tsfgodguy.wordpress.com/?p=897#comment-4043 It’s yours Christie….. Same plan as last time? =)

]]> http://tomhypes.com/2012/01/02/dvd-yard-sale-2/#comment-4042 Sun, 15 Jan 2012 00:31:47 +0000 http://tsfgodguy.wordpress.com/?p=897#comment-4042 I want Jurassic Park: Lost World

]]> http://tomhypes.com/2012/01/02/dvd-yard-sale-2/#comment-4040 Sat, 14 Jan 2012 13:35:36 +0000 http://tsfgodguy.wordpress.com/?p=897#comment-4040 Hey Colleen…. they’re yours… I’ll send you an email to the email you provided….. Blessings!

]]> http://tomhypes.com/2012/01/02/dvd-yard-sale-2/#comment-4039 Sat, 14 Jan 2012 06:51:34 +0000 http://tsfgodguy.wordpress.com/?p=897#comment-4039 I would like Fame and Troy please
Casey said he could cover the cost since I am away at school.

]]> http://tomhypes.com/2012/01/12/should-we-really-hate-religion/#comment-4038 Sat, 14 Jan 2012 03:31:40 +0000 http://tomhypes.com/?p=929#comment-4038 Good thoughts Matthias… thanks for chiming in….

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