this weekend, i had the opportunity to see what Christians can do when they decide to set aside misconceptions about culture. instead of running from it, they decide to seize it and — they create a powerful message that exalts Christ. this message accomplishes two wonderful purposes: 1) it encourages and strengthens the Body and 2) it gives a way for those not in the Body to question who Christ is, what He has done, and who they can become in Him.
i cannot help but look at my church and look at where i work and wonder: why not us? why can’t we get involved in reclaiming this aspect of culture? why do we let those who have sucked truth from their messages have the megaphone in the media while we, those with the best Story of all, sit silently by?
i’m not saying to throw caution to the wind, but perhaps now’s the time to re-evaluate our actions (or lack thereof). we have the Message. we have the means. maybe it’s time to get off of the sidelines and throw our hat in the ring.
i’m not sure if this is just a passing fancy with me, or maybe the beginning of something bigger: a burden, perhaps. a stirring that maybe this is where i can make a difference. that this is how God wants to use the gifts He’s given me. i don’t know right now. i guess time will tell.
but i do know one thing:
i’m a storyteller.
i’m not afraid to tell my story.
the question is, when? and where? and how?
