18 september

Today I am very happy. Yesterday a few young people decided that they want to be Christians. God is good.
Just a few days ago I was praying and asking God to let me see just a little piece of the fruit of my labor. Now I feel like God has answered my prayer. This does not mean in any way that every day is just a walk in the park.
Believe me it is not. I am in a personal state of flux. I believe that the Bible is God's word. To many people they might think that I have now become a fundamentalist. That is something that I cannot answer myself, but must leave that judgment to others. My fruit will determine what type of tree I am.

Anyway, I feel that as a leader in the Body of Christ, I need to live, not only, an exemplary lifestyle but a radical lifestyle. My problem is that there are quite a few issues that are on the table these days. I do not believe that I am called by God to enter into each and every arena. But I do believe that there are some areas where I should engage my culture and time with an unwavering stand for what is right.

Salvation for each and every person. I am not a Universalist. I believe that everyone needs a personal faith in Jesus Christ. Many people think that we should not share our faith with young people or people who are born into or have another faith. I do not agree.

The Christian faith can only be true or false. If it is true then it is the hope for all of humanity. If it is false then it should be eradicated. I hope that these three young people are but the beginning of a tidal wave of young people coming to the realization that God has a central place in their lives and that the way that happens is by accepting his son, Jesus Christ.

I pray for more.

peace on your head