The Gospel In Marriage, Guarding Against Immorality, & Creative People

WE ARE ALL SINNERS!
Todd Friel's G3 Breakout session was really good and convicting. 
It's about husbands and wives, but it is just as good for those of us who are not married.
Discipling Your Spouse

GUARDING AGAINST TEMPTATION
Learn about the tactics that lead to immorality & guard against them as a Christian.
This was given to college students.  It's the kind of message that a lot of young people should hear (and older people needing to be reminded).
Message by Tom Pennington

CREATIVE PEOPLE
I have met some really interesting people online.
The following is one of them!

Your Social Media Footprint & Persecution

What are you most known for?

What if your social media footprint was all that you left for the world to see? Would it point people to God? Would it honor Him?

Would you be most know for your love of sports, movies, political views, favorite singers or groups, snarky or witty comments, favorite foods, the games you play, or your squabbles with others?

Would your legacy be mostly about how you entertained yourself?
Not all entertainment is bad unless it turns into idolatry or causes you to sin in some other way, but how much time do we spend promoting our hobbies and temporal things and how much time do we spend on what counts for eternity and our spiritual growth?

If you are a Christian, are you known for conforming to the crowd and gaining acceptance over whatever is considered popular?
Do you try to fit in, or do you stand up for an absolute morality that may fly in the face of current trends?
Are you know for advancing God's kingdom, edifying believers and contending for Biblical truth and authority?

If it became illegal to spread the Gospel, would it make a ripple effect of difference for you? 
Would there even be enough evidence to convict you from your past record?

What if it was illegal to meet with other Christians without being regulated by the government?
In some countries it is.
In some countries you will not only risk a loss in popularity or followers online for what you believe, you risk your freedom and even your life.
One such country that has faced this is Uzbekistan.
 

Uzbekistan: Why are evangelicals being persecuted? from The Voice of the Martyrs Canada on Vimeo.

I recently saw the following video clip shared on Facebook, and for all Christians who wonder how we should respond when persecution comes this is a helpful message.

Conversion Questions, Abortion Abolitionist Robbed, Chameleon Rick Warren, Lecrae Interview

Do you remember exactly when you became a Christian?  Perhaps you prayed at one point as a child, but you went through periods of sin and doubt and prayed again.  Todd Friel wrote an article on this subject that I found encouraging. 
http://blogs.christianpost.com/wretched/help-i-dont-have-a-conversion-story-14567/

Last week Tony was robbed of his sign near an abortion clinic.  Tony not only is an abolitionist regarding human abortions, but he gives the Gospel to people ... which should not be ignored in the defense of life.
You can read his blog post about it  by clicking here. 
You can listen to the audio below.
 

Is Rick Warren a chameleon? Tony Miano did a blog post a year ago on Rick Warren.
http://www.crossencounters.us/2012/02/theres-lion-on-ground.html

Lecrae is a hip hop / rap guy you may be familiar with.
He did a PBS interview that gives some insight into his background and the changes going on with his lyrics.  Personally I believe solid doctrine is sadly lacking in a lot of music today, but I know that David Meece style lyrics can minister to a lot of people as well.  My desire is that Lecrae will be able to come to have a balance of doctrine and ministry which means that the redemptive elements are important beyond expressing experiences.  
 

Watch Lecrae Extended Interview on PBS. See more from Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly.

Who Do You Believe Jesus Is?

Who do you believe Jesus is?   Is the Jesus that you believe in the same Jesus the Bible talks about?  I found this video worth sharing with you, and Mark Spence does a good job delineating the answer for us.  Please don't let the cartoonlike puppet figures get in the way of understanding what he is saying. (For those who don't know, the host is Todd Friel from Wretched Radio.)

I really like the way that Mark explains what the Bible teaches about Jesus.   I watch him on the On The Box program online along with the other guys who are regulars on there.  He does a good job in answering questions, and I think he makes an excellent teacher.