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Foxhole Christians

When the song I Can Only Imagine was first released, I was a teenager and I remember the profound effect it had on my church. The lyrics touched on the hope we all have for when we leave this world behind and to this day I get misty-eyed when I'm really listening to it. So when the movie came out that revolved around the making of this song, I was excited to see it. To be honest, I haven't had the chance yet, but it is on my list for the summer.  That said, I read a review of the movie and was disturbed by something the author revealed. This reviewer was not kind when it came to the substance of the film, which is to be expected these days. It seems the more acerbic and snarky one can be, the more popular the review/critique becomes, which is sad in its own right but I digress.  The statement that caught me was that a particular character's sudden conversion to Christianity after being diagnosed with terminal illness "didn't really count." Be...

Facebook Christians

Scrolling through my social media the past week I was confronted by how Christians use their accounts. This wonderful means of communication has opened up a new way of reaching friends and family who may or may not believe as we do. Many people use this to their advantage, unapologetically praising God for the things happening in their lives and spreading scripture. Thank you for that.  I find personal testimony on how God is working in your life far more inspiring than the "Type Amen and Pass it Along" posts. And scripture is always a welcome beacon during a dreary day.  But, as with all things, there are moments when Christians need to pay attention to how they are representing God.  Trigger topics like politics, abortion, gun control, etc. need to be carefully approached. I'm not saying you can't take a hard stance on any of these topics. On the contrary, Jesus took hard stances in His day and even promised that His message would bring divisio...