Monday Jun 05, 2023

Ep 17. The ”Boring” Christian

Have you ever been called "boring" for your faith in Jesus Christ? Have you ever been excluded from certain things since people saw you as weird or awkward for being a Christian? Ever felt lonely as a Christian? Well, take a listen. I have some words to encourage you, friend. :)

Luke 2:41-52 KJV
"Now his parents went to Jerusalem every year at the feast of the passover. And when he was twelve years old, they went up to Jerusalem after the custom of the feast. And when they had fulfilled the days, as they returned, the child Jesus tarried behind in Jerusalem; and Joseph and his mother knew not of it. But they, supposing him to have been in the company, went a day's journey; and they sought him among their kinsfolk and acquaintance. And when they found him not, they turned back again to Jerusalem, seeking him. And it came to pass, that after three days they found him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the doctors, both hearing them, and asking them questions. And all that heard him were astonished at his understanding and answers. And when they saw him, they were amazed: and his mother said unto him, Son, why hast thou thus dealt with us? behold, thy father and I have sought thee sorrowing. And he said unto them, How is it that ye sought me? wist ye not that I must be about my Father's business? And they understood not the saying which he spake unto them. And he went down with them, and came to Nazareth, and was subject unto them: but his mother kept all these sayings in her heart. And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man."

1 Timothy 4:12
"Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity."

John 8:36
"If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed."

1 Peter 2:9
"But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light;"

Here is an online Bible if you would like to start reading on your own:

https://www.biblegateway.com/

Here are some churches to listen to or attend if you are in the area:

Full Gospel Holy Temple in Dallas, TX

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrGxhIUDygsINHWHU1BN1cA

Full Gospel Monument of Faith Church in Newark, NJ

https://www.facebook.com/FGMoF

Here is the website for Voice of the Martyrs.

https://www.persecution.com/

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