tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1661261247291212378.post6954461392293103169..comments2024-02-08T11:45:00.945-06:00Comments on Beneath the Crust: Becoming a Both/And ChristianJason Kanzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14156951203860604405noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1661261247291212378.post-83944129390827066922015-08-12T12:28:44.051-05:002015-08-12T12:28:44.051-05:00I have a zeal for the truth so I was thankful that...I have a zeal for the truth so I was thankful that God put me in a Moms in Touch group (now Moms in Prayer) with a friend who has a big heart for the Lord. She helped me to love more and I hope I helped her to discern truth more.Flyawayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07201055938643344664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1661261247291212378.post-56585951648725206882015-08-03T19:08:56.022-05:002015-08-03T19:08:56.022-05:00I agree with what you say here, Jason. It is diffi...I agree with what you say here, Jason. It is difficult for some people to speak up and say what they believe, especially when they don't consider themselves a Bible scholar. There are many good people who live good lives, and are great friends and neighbors to their non-Christian acquaintances, but there comes a time when you have to be ready and willing to speak up and articulate what you believe and why you believe it. It is difficult to not come off as judging, and if God has not softened the listeners heart to what you are saying they may be defensive no matter how you say it. After 63 years on this earth I can see eternity coming at me at a very fast pace, and all of those unsaved friends, family, and neighbors are going to face that very soon themselves. We need to "Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect." 1Peter 3:15<br />Therefore study your Bible's daily, get in Bible studies with good Christian friends, and listen to good Bible teachers on Christian radio. Be prepared so we don't have any excuses when the opportunities come.Steve & Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13695496695044195743noreply@blogger.com