So, Why did this blog start? You may have even heard me make fun of bloggers in the past.. but while reading this book, UnChristian, and Blue like Jazz before that, I have been just so inspired to live my life in a way that really is pleasing to God. I've noticed that I really lack love for people. I am judgmental, rude, unking, talk behind peoples back, and just outright unloving. How can that be pleasing to God. So I want to change. My heart already has changed, but the outward habits can be hard. When that person that really pushes all your buttons comes to me and all I can think about it how about he or she is, but outward I'm all nice...What is that? It's a lie. The Bible calls it a "clanging symbol" It's ugly...and it's stopping...here!
Statistically speaking, 84% of people 16-29 know a Christian personally, and only 15% see a difference in them, from the rest of the world. That's discusting.
Can you help me change?
Share inspiration from your own reading, life, and learning..and I will share mine.
Everyone's welcome. Christians or even outsiders who want to see who we really are. Hopefully, imperfect people striving to please our Savior and show His love to the world.
You will only lose your welcome if you are hypocritical on this blog. Only talk what you live and only preach what you do. Otherwise, keep it to yourself. Let's show our weaknesses, our struggles, and be real. Hypocrites are sooo out! :)
Faith
About Me
- Faith Mangum
- I get paid to do what I love: Make people look and feel good! I am very passionate about my career, but it comes second to my God, my husband, my dogs (especially Bo), my friends, and my family, which I am all passionate about.
where is that 84% and 15% statistic from
ReplyDeleteWow, I loved this post, Faith! Those are some tough things to admit. I'm proud of you!
ReplyDeleteKatie xoxo
This is a very interesting BLOG Faith! You are right I didn't think of you as a BLOG kind of girl! It will be great to really get to know people better, Thanks!
ReplyDeleteThe statistics come from the book unChristian by David Kinnaman. Brittany, you would LOVE it. you MUST read it. buy it at the airport!
ReplyDeleteThanks for giving me some serious things to think about. I agree and I need to take a look at my life and I definately need to change things. I really appreciate you.
ReplyDeleteso i want to hear everyone's thoughts on qouestions regarding this topic
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why is christianity often considered to " broad or hypocritical"?
what do you tell those who claim they are turned off by God/christianity bc how they view "christians"?
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"The greatest single cause of atheism in the world today is Christians, who acknowledge Jesus with their lips and walk out the door, and deny Him by their lifestyle. That is what an unbelieving world simply finds unbelievable." - brennan manning
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im not going to state my opinions/answers yet bc i like to hear from others...