Iāve talked about this before on my blog, the gospel permeates art and culture all the time. If we go to a theatre, and the story doesnāt resemble the gospel, most of the time we leave disappointed. If thereās no redemption, no rescue, if good doesnāt triumph, if people donāt get transformed and developed we feel like we wasted our money. And no one grew in that whole show. Everyone lived and died either the same, or worse versions of themselves.
We donāt expect good to overcome in just 50% of stories. We donāt expect evil to actually have a chance at victory. When all is lost two hours into the film, we sense deep inside that the Christ-character will rise and defeat the enemy. Without ever hearing the gospel, the need for Jesus is written on all of our hearts.
Now the reason I didnāt like Hamilton all the way is because Hamilton doesnāt improve over his life. His hot-headed ambition is celebrated, arrogance never becomes humility, he minimizes his infidelity and it breaks his marriage... thereās no redemption besides ābeing remembered.ā
And the best songs arenāt singable around my house because of the crude and sexual vulgarity sprinkled in like little turds hidden in the bowl of chocolates.
I don't know if you're into this, but have you heard of the musical Hamilton? It's a hip-hop musical retelling of the story of Alexander Hamilton. You should check it out. :)
I love and hate it. Itās pretty great. But seems devoid of the sort of hope and answers that are available in Christ.Ā
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So glad you have been healed from cancer! How are you doing?
Thankful!! Iām three years cancer-free!! And Iām happy to be living life with my wife and daughter!!
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I don't know if you're into this, but have you heard of the musical Hamilton? It's a hip-hop musical retelling of the story of Alexander Hamilton. You should check it out. :)
I love and hate it. Itās pretty great. But seems devoid of the sort of hope and answers that are available in Christ.Ā
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For the last few years I havenāt gone to church due to mental illness I really want to get back going but really donāt know how to start my family is also wanting to get back in it but we just donāt know how. Any advice on this?
GO GO GO GO GO!!!Ā
Find a buddy. Get to church.Ā
The body of Christ has grace for those who are struggling. Itās better to be with people who love Jesus than to be in isolation.Ā
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Hello, im having trouble truly repenting for my sins. To truly repent means to turn from them right? And all ive been doing is seeking God praying, reading His word. Even though i donāt see him working i trust that he is working in me. And i know as everything seems like its falling apart, He is letting it fall into place. But the bible says if i truly love God i would turn from sin, theres a lot of confusion for me rn but all i can do is trust him. Anyways i know God is greater.
Godās got more grace for you than you have for yourself.Ā
āAll Iāve been doing is seeking God praying, reading His word.ā Sounds like a heart of repentance to me.Ā
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If the election is between Trump and Warren, how to vote? Trump is a horrible human being who hates non-whites but he's pro-life and chances are the Supreme Court will have the majority to overturn Roe v Wade during his 2nd term. Warren is more sane but she said she'll wear a pink Planned Parenthood scarf during her inauguration and have unrestricted abortion for all citizens as she plans to fund Planned Murderhood even more. How to vote between two evils?
Soberly, with prayer. And have grace for those who vote differently than you. Decide to love the other side. Agreeing about Jesus is more important than agreeing about a president.Ā
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it's so good to see you posting again! God bless you, Peter :)
God bless YOU! I need some fresh questions.Ā
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You mentioned earlier that if you pray, God will heal mental illnesses eventually. Now, Iāve struggled with mental illness, and God has healed me. (Praise) But, what if itās not in His plan to heal? People die of illnesses everyday (not necessarily mental,) and Iām sure a good handful probably prayed to be healed. Will God necessarily always heal you if you ask? Of course, itās important to have faith and believe that God will heal you if you ask.
GOD ALWAYS HEALS!!Ā
But sometimes itās not this side of eternity. Weāre guaranteed new glorified bodies. Itās a wonderful thing! And people forget, weāre going to spend way more time in those new bodies than weāre spending in these broken down ones. This life is like a vapor. Eternity is forever.Ā
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In your opinion, is reading tarot cards wrong or evil, and why? Also what about giving prophetic words and what is the difference?
Yup. Itās absolutely wrong.Ā
Any attempt to take spiritual power into our own hands is rebellion against the Lord. The only power weāre authorized to use is what He gives us.Ā
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I've been following you for heaven knows how long (years I guess), and your posts about God is just so uplifting. I'm not a strict practicing Catholic. I even barely go to church (I don't follow our Catholic pratice of praying to inanimate statues of God). But sometimes, I go to your tumblr and read your posts. And in those sometimes, I really needed your words about God's love. Those words assure me to keep going even the world gets rough. Thank you for being there, even if you don't know me.
Praise the Lord!! Thatās so cool!!
Thereās more to be had. Godās Word is accessible. You can get it directly from the source!!
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Why does God continue to let people spill innocent blood?
Grace, believe it or not.Ā
Heās coming to put an end to it.Ā
But when he does, itāll be too late for anyone else to turn to Him. Everyone not covered by the blood of His Son will be destroyed.Ā
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Thank you for your honest, biblical answers to many of the questions you are asked. It makes me rethink my stance on a lot of important issues like abortion and has helped me realize that as Christians we often have to be take a stand when no one else will. I hope you know just how brilliantly God is using your stand to be His voice to fellow Christians and non-Christians alike. Stay blessed always.
WOW! Thanks for the encouragement! Thatās super cool!Ā
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Can a Christian lose salvation
Why would they want to? Life with Jesus is better.Ā
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In this world, thereās a lot of religions & beliefs. Why do you believe in Jesus rather than believe in other religions?
Great question!! Jesus fulfilled hundreds of prophesies made centuries before He was born. Made massive waves in His three year ministry. Performed miracles all over the place and then publicly died and came back to life. His live made such a big impact they still base the calendar off of his birth.Ā
Also, Iāve given my life to the Lord and Iāve had encounter after encounter with His love, peace and guidance. His spirit is alive in me, and He blesses me daily.Ā
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Can someone who Dosent read the bible often still be saved
Salvation doesnāt have to do with works. You donāt have to keep up a specific routine to be saved.Ā
But only people who give their lives to Jesus are going to make it. And that involves actually listening to Him.Ā
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Thank you for continuing to stick to the Word, Peter. Truth doesnāt change despite our culture that keeps trying. God bless you brother!
Aināt that right. The truth is still the truth. People still need Jesus. We arenātĀ ābeyond that.āĀ
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I really want to commend you for speaking out so boldly on such controversial issues and not being afraid to speak the truth.
Thank you! Your turn!
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