The death of George Floyd and the aftermath have a lot of folks talking about fear, anger, and division.
We offer only this to the conversation: Do to others as you would have them do to you.
Author: Texas Gospel
Do you unintentionally share your faith like a scribe or Pharisee?
I’ve talked to people who have very complex ideas about God. Some of those same people even claim that others who do not understand all of the details of their complex ideas are not really Christians, or at least heretics. Some of their conclusions may be sound deductions, but that doesn’t necessarily mean that their conclusions are correct. Even faith is a gift, not something that springs from our own ability so that anyone can boast.
Consider, some inferences people make from the Bible are so complex that the average person would have difficulty understanding them, let alone someone with less-than-average intelligence or a mental disability. That’s not an insult to anyone; people have different abilities. If salvation were dependent on one’s intelligence or ability to decipher complex issues, would it be fair? If that were true, wouldn’t that make salvation more of a prize than a gift?
I don’t know about you, but I don’t think it’s fair to set a standard for being a “real Christian” that includes agreeing with a complex inference made from the Bible, especially one that excludes anyone with less than exceptional intelligence.
At some point demanding others to agree with a rigid inference made from scripture sounds a lot like that described in 2 Timothy where we are reminded to avoid quarreling over words, saying it only leads listeners to ruin. Around the 16th verse it says to avoid irreverent, empty chatter, which leads to more ungodlinessÂ
Do the things that you post online serve only to undermine the faith of others or make you appear to be just as smart as the scribes and Pharisees?
What are your thoughts?
Not all faith is Christian faith
Have you ever heard someone claim there is no God?
While some who are against our faith will stipulate that they are simply not convinced there is a God, I have talked to people who claim emphatically that there is no God. You can even go on Amazon and buy T-shirts and coffee mugs that say, “There is no God.”
Oddly enough, many who make that claim also say they reject anything based on faith. Now, that’s an odd combination. Science hasn’t proven there is no God, I know of no peer reviewed study that has demonstrated God’s absence, yet there are some who believe God is a myth.
Saying “there is no God,” is a statement of faith because it is a belief that cannot be proven. Christians have Biblical faith; that is, the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. To believe in God or to believe there is no God takes faith. One big difference between the two is the Bible tells us Christian faith is a Gift from God.
From where does your faith come?
New song of encouragement from Cana’s Voice
Jeff Turner
A new song sent to radio stations this morning by Cana’s Voice speaks to those times when, for whatever reason, life feels hopeless and we are tempted to give up instead of persevering in prayer.
“At Midnight” is a song of encouragement written by veteran song writers Jeff Bumgardener, Laura Blankenship and Wayne Haun. “At Midnight” comes from the Cana’s Voice project Don’t Wanna Miss This. Wayne said he hopes the song’s message helps some to hang on through these challenging times.
The members of Cana’s Voice are known for their solo work. Jody McBayer, TaRanda Green and Doug Anderson. Together, their voices blend for the unique sound heard in the single.
Listen for “At Midnight” along with your favorite Southern Gospel songs throughout the day on Texas Gospel Canada!
George Younce’s Wife Passes Away
George Younce was one of southern gospel music fans’ favorite bass singers of all time. His wife, Clara Younce passed away last week. The couple was married in 1954.
Mrs. Younce was preceeded in death by daughters Dana Younce Willis and Tara Younce.
According to her obituary, due to the current constrictions, a private family service was held at Redmon Funeral Home on Saturday, May 16, 2020 with burial at Silver Springs Cemetery.
Please keep this family in your prayers.
