Comments on: Pure Life Aggravation

By: Bethany

Bethany — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 06:09:36 +0000

I know some of the kids involved in this group, and I’ve got to say, as much as I do agree with you that this “I’ve got THE grand master plan directly from God, handed only to me” attitude can be very put-offish coming from the founder of this thing, I wouldn’t be so quick to judge and put down the actual kids doing this. Many of the participants are really high caliber young people, standing strong in their faith, going counter-current in their schools, and even sometimes in their church youth groups by being unashamedly passionate about living for Christ without compromise; a fairly staggering feat in today’s modern teenagehood. On top of all this, most of them seem to have learned to love other people surprisingly well. I’ve honestly never met anyone who’s had conversation with the PLR crowd who didn’t speak highly of them, even if they didn’t agree with what they were promoting.

These are kids who love Jesus heart and soul, and while I’m sure there are all kinds of things about their methods that are silly or less than perfectly thought out, I really believe that God has blessed the efforts of their honest and steadfast hearts anyway. There have truly been people set free from pornography, addictions and other impure things through their prayer and ministry. Some of these people are those they aim to serve, and others are the kids themselves. Highschool is an unsavory jungle out there these days.

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By: Katherine Coble

Katherine Coble — Sun, 08 Jul 2007 14:33:58 +0000

Christians [who] think themselves well-suited to pass judgement on the spending,

How is saying “don’t judge us” the same as judging?

I’m sorry, I just don’t see it.

Regardless, I’ve explained some of my philosophy in the other comment conversation.

By: shaungroves

shaungroves — Sun, 08 Jul 2007 05:34:23 +0000

Sounds like you’re being one of those “Christians [who] think themselves well-suited to pass judgement on the spending, lifestyles and habits of other Christians?” You know, the kind you don’t like.

By: gavin

gavin — Sun, 08 Jul 2007 03:36:21 +0000

some time ago i looked through a baptist hymnal (could have been fbc), it’s not in there. shameful, it’s a wonderful hymn. a great ecclesiology & one i have childhood memories of my mom singing.

By: Katherine Coble

Katherine Coble — Fri, 06 Jul 2007 09:35:33 +0000

Gavin,
I’d never heard of that hymn. Funny, though, since I basically “stole” its lyrics.

Nah, I grew up in an anabaptist background. Ours of this same theme was:

I’m so glad
I’m a part
of the family of God.

I’ve been born of the spirit,
Washed in His blood.

Joint Heirs with Jesus
as we travel this sod.

I’m a part of the family.
The family of God.

Same basic principle, I guess. It’s a kind of hokey ditty, but I LOVE the “Joint heirs with Jesus as we travel this sod” line.

By: gavin

gavin — Fri, 06 Jul 2007 04:25:47 +0000

“I AM THE CHURCH. So is my husband. So are my parents, siblings and the millions of believers who worship alongside us in pews and chairs.”

i don’t know if you have heard of the hymn before, i have used my name link to a post i shared about it. but in going around to various churches, i rarely if ever find it in hymnals. thus, i wonder if this type of theology and understanding is taught or learned.

to address some more of your rant.

i don’t get why most folks feel they need a damascus road conversion experience to quantify their faith. stephen (the first martyr) was spoken of as having great faith through his family.

as for mr. stark. while he was being prodigal, the church was still being the church (it was good then) welcoming all people and now just because you are here and you see something wrong don’t assume that you are bigger than the church. we will wait while you figure this one out. shalom

By: Marc

Marc — Thu, 05 Jul 2007 01:05:56 +0000

“Preach the Gospel at all times and when necessary use words.” - St. Francis of Assisi

One of my favorite quotes ever……

By: nm

nm — Wed, 04 Jul 2007 21:47:06 +0000

Ha, Sharon, I never thought of that. Next time I’m there and they are too (which hasn’t actually happened yet) I’ll have to ask them if they’re getting their kink on. And if I can donate some handcuffs.

Kat, I think you’re saying that I’m not really missing anything in their message. Hmmmm.

By: Sharon Cobb

Sharon Cobb — Wed, 04 Jul 2007 21:40:42 +0000

Kat,
Amen, Sister! Well said.

NM,
I always found the blindfolding themselves outside the Hustler store funny because they sell blindfolds inside the store.

Irony abounds.