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because you know how much i love youtube.
i seriously think you’re going to love this video – especially if you like David Crowder, John Piper, and Matt Chandler.
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Dropping two books from my “currently reading” list.
So, I have failed in the area of my reading two books:
- “Don’t Waste Your Life” (John Piper)
- “Stuff Christians Like” (Jonathan Acuff)
Now, before you call me a quitter, let me explain my reasons as to why I have decided to shelf these two books. I’ll start with “Don’t Waste Your Life” by John Piper.
I only read the first 4.5 chapters out of 10 in this book – and the basic message I derived from it was this: If I don’t give everything away that the Lord has blessed me with, move to a third-world country where there isn’t adequate drinking water, food, or transportation, and die a martyr’s death for the cause of Christ I’ve wasted my life. Now, I know that sounds judgmental (and perhaps it is), but that is the message I have (thus far) received from the book. God calls us to be charitable and compassionate, yes. God calls His children to be missionaries WHEREVER they are (moving to a third-word country is not a *requirement* unless the Lord specifically places that calling on your life). Not every Christian will die a martyr’s death; in fact, the majority of them will not. Will we all suffer persecution at one point? Read the rest of this entry
