The Naked Gospel part 1

I've started this book but didn't finish so I've decided to start over from the beginning and read it all the way through this time. From what I remember in the past I enjoyed the author's point of view and the way he tries to present things based of what the Bible actually says than church jargon. I know that no one is truly unbiased in anything that is written and even now my own biases probably permeate through. I respect the effort to examine something that is so ingrained in so many people and simply ask why we do what we do and just because we do it does it make it right. That mindset I think is the first step in to truly understanding this thing we've labeled "Christianity" (not that it ever will be or was meant to be understood). I think there more people (Christians) who do things for the simple fact of this is what I've always done than knowing the why behind what they do. I know for a long time in my own life I had this mindset. While I don't think this is the most terrible thing in the world, I do think that if ever confronted with a question of why do you do something and there isn't a desire to analyze a belief or behavior and be willing to understand and be honest with yourself why you do something you end up falling into the category of blindly doing something. This can be taken to the extreme as well, analyzing every decision ever made “why do I eat carrots?” “Why do I wear blue?” I don’t think it is a natural or easy thing to be able to distinguish where the clear line is between what should be examined and what is futile. I guess that’s where “maturity” comes in and no I don’t mean age I’ve seen plenty of people older than me who cannot or refuse to grow up and people younger than me that are wise beyond their years. In the end I don’t think that there is any clear and beaten path to accomplish or find the “truth”. What works for some will not work for all, just for the simple fact is we are all unique and beautiful individuals. None of us are the same and none of us should expect to be able to replicate the exact results of someone else.

About Me

Hello, I know blogs are started everyday and for many different reasons.  I don't really have an objective for this other than to put into words sometimes what I'm thinking/feeling.  I want to focus myself to be intentionaly about my thoughts and actions for my Saviour, Jesus Christ.  I know that the perception of many is that people are fanatical about religion and for centuries it has been a dividing force.  I make no apologies for my beliefs though I realize people will/do disagree with me.  I'm not forcing you to agree with me or asking that you believe everything I say, I know that I am flawed/imperfect and will make mistakes.  I am in no way better than or more important than anyone else and I hope that I never convey that. With all that being prefaced I guess I should actually introduce myself.  My name is Chris and I'm currently married to my wife Stephanie, who has been and continues to be the biggest blessing I could ever imagine.  We have recently purchased our first home and have been attempting to settle in over the past 4 months.  We've been married for just over 2 years (April) and have had our ups and downs over that time.  I know it is very cliche, but I never imagined our marriage would go the way it has, but I wouldn't change anything about, because through the trials and the difficult times I've seen just how much my wife truly loves me and how deep the love I have for her is.  I don't know what the future holds for us but I'm confident and excited that we'll face it together. That's all I have for now but I'm sure I'll be updating soon.