By Lecrae

This summer has been full of surprises and interesting dynamics. We have been traveling the world not just entertaining people but actually trying to be a light in a dark world. The trials were plentiful again this year. Losing loved ones, strained relationships, and unforeseen circumstances. I just want to ask our family to continue to pray with us.

The summer is not over and even if the "buzz" dies down the ministry won't stop. We still need prayer and more support than ever.

As an encouragement just want to plead with our family, Don't Waste Your:

Time - Knowing tons of...

Brothers and sisters, If you are like many of the people I know, you will offend people. You will offend them deeply. The offense will cause them internal distress and maybe pain that they will resent you for. But sometimes God won't be grieved by this. In fact, He'll be pleased.

Off the top of my head I can recall many times when I have offended people. Some of the time afterwards, I confessed and repented of my sin. But then there were other times when I didn't feel remorse, nor did I repent. In fact I praised God for His grace in the situation.

Hold up, before you throw away...

"Excuse me, but is my banner blocking your view? Believe me, I raise it with the best intentions."
by (some dude I know)

{Due to confusion the (*) denotes a correction}

I have hurt many people because they didn't believe what I believed. Not that they didn't believe Jesus was God or that salvation came by grace through faith. It wasn't because they * thought the Holy Spirit wasn't God or that the Bible wasn't the final Authority. It wasn't debates over the eternal existence of the Godhead. I've smashed them because they believed that they could call their pastor "Bishop". I've...

Every generation has a group of revolutionaries.

People rise to stand and fight for what they believe in. Joshua and Caleb, Joseph, David, Daniel and his crew of Hebrew boys.
Today where are the young radicals who are fighting to see Christ infiltrate every area of life.

Are we truly saved?

Is the gospel fleshed out in our finances, friendships, education, workplace, and family?
Have our views on race, culture, and class been crucified on the cross and born again with a new perspective?
Have our hang ups with people from different backgrounds changed since becoming a Christian?
They...

So tis the season to be...You know the rest.
As I watch people hustle and bustle through the streets to find last minute deals on gifts, I only wonder how many of them are keeping Christmas in perspective. If you have the patience read on... if not at least watch this. Not promoting legalism or saying burn your trees and stop giving gifts. (That's weird).

Anyhow

I recently met with my church community and we walked through the meaning and significance of this time of year. We came to a place where we understand that this a time to remember and reflect. A time of symbolism and...