ImNoBetterThanU

  “As we behold the glory of the Lord, we are being transformed…” — 2 Corinthians 3:18      No one remains unchanged throughout life. Every single day our hearts are being molded, our minds are being instructed, and our desires are being guided. We  are all continually being shaped...by what? I am glad you asked... The primary instrument of that formation is our attention.     What we choose to consistently focus on will eventually influence who we become. This is not "motivational language"...in my opinion, the self-help fad has gone too far... This is actually grounded in Scripture and supported by how our minds work. I can also say, as I believe most would agree, that this is also confirmed by lived experience. Your heart follows where your eyes lead.      If your attention is fixed on the world, using its standards, definitions of success, and constant noise, it should be of no surprise you when your life begins to look the same. Dis...

There a huge distinction between Christians thoughtfully engaging with political issues and letting their political stances become the main thing that defines us. It can very easily distort your identity. A  primary goal of the enemy is to attack your identity. Many believe the major issue in the church today is that too few believers care about politics...is it possible that they greater issue is that too many are obsessed with politics? Perhaps letting partisan battles overshadow our primary calling. Many people insist politics has no place in the church, often citing "separation of church and state" as the reason. But that phrase (which does not even appear in the Constitution) was never meant to banish faith from public life or silence believers on moral questions. In reality, nearly every area of life, including politics, has deep ties to gospel truths that have simply been politicized over time: justice, life, marriage, freedom, care for the vulnerable, stewardship of c...

     Many women accuse public figures such as Andrew Tate, Jordan Peterson, and Joe Rogan of promoting “toxic masculinity.” (I admit that I disagree with some of what all three will say.) However, one could argue that it is the relentless messaging from the left and oftentimes from women themselves that labels “toxic masculinity” as the root of countless societal problems is what is actually pushing young men toward these voices. When boys and young men are repeatedly told that traditional masculine traits like strength, assertiveness, and ambition are inherently harmful, what reaction would one expect? These traits are inherently ingrained within a man's DNA and no one wants to walk on eggshells constantly. Men will naturally seek out leaders who affirm those exact qualities and who can provide a sense of male purpose and identity without constant apology. The louder and more frequent the condemnation of “toxic masculinity” as the default villain, the more intriguing the...