Unka Glen: Worshipping money versus counting the cost -
This is something to read, meditate on, and take to heart. Great wisdom is contained within.
Anonymous asked: Ever since coming home from college for the summer, I’ve been noticing that money is a huge idol for my Christian parents. They want/are forcing me to choose a career that guarantees a large salary, and they want me to marry someone who makes a lot of money, and this puts a…
“There are things the devil doesn’t want you to know. He doesn’t want you to know how free you are, how accepted you are, how loved you are or how important you are. You wanna drive the devil crazy? Open up your Bible, ask Jesus to tell you who you are and start reading. You’ll ruin the devil’s day. He doesn’t want you to know those things, but he can’t stop you from finding them out.” — Lee Younger (via leeyounger)
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Episode 18 of the Say That podcast is up!
We talk about what to look for when visiting a church, tattoos, and qualities to look for in a romantic partner.
“Here is a test I would like people to try at family gatherings. Before you open your mouth ask yourself, “would a jerk say what I’m about to say?” If the answer to that question is yes, keep your mouth shut and act like a grown up!” — Jed Brewer on episode 18 of the Say That Podcast (via thebridgechicago)
“Don’t settle for less than what you deserve, and you deserve, at a minimum, someone who sees you for the awesome woman of God you are, and someone who wants to help you become the awesome woman of God you can be.” — Unka Glen (via lykie)
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Anonymous asked:
Hey Jed! So I’m writing this message at 3 am. I’m so confused about life, God, etc. it hurts because I KNOW God loves me. The thing is, I may be attracted to women as I do men. I felt this way for as long as I can remember although it never really bothered me. I’m a shy person but at times, around my close friends, I’m funny and outgoing. Recently though it hit me hard. My words are scrambled and I’m really starting to lose focus on Jesus, my Savior.. I don’t know what to do Mr. Jed, I’ve also have been watching porn as well and I just really need God more than ever..
Jed Brewer replied:
Hey sis,
Thanks for your note.
It sounds to me a little bit like you’re freaking yourself out. Like you’re letting a lot of disconnected details try and tell you a big fat lie about your life. For what it’s worth, sometimes, I do that, too. And it’s no fun at all.
So, you may be attracted to women, too. Ok. Well, what do we do with that? Simple: take it to God, and tell him what the deal is.
Like you say, there’s been an element of that attraction within you for a long time, and we don’t know exactly where it comes from. That doesn’t leave you with anything to feel bad about, sis. You didn’t decide to be “naughty”; you’re just trying to live your life, which is what all of us are trying to do.
The key is to take it to God. Tell him, “God, I’m attracted to women. I’m not quite sure what to do with that. But I know you’re not looking down on me in the midst of that. I need you to give me peace about where I’m at today, and wisdom on where to go with this tomorrow.”
To avoid any trollish responses to this post, allow me to note that, no, same-gender sexual intercourse is not a right thing. There. Now, then, let’s review where you’re at:
None of the above makes you a freak, or a weirdo, or a super-sinner. It makes you a normal person with sexual desires who’s trying to figure out how to live and follow Jesus. And that’s no easy thing.
God is not looking down on you. I promise. And, more than that, he’d love to talk about your sex life, who you find attractive, where that’s coming from, and where he wants to see it go. In other words, God has a whole lot more to say on the subject of your sex life than “just don’t.”
I’d encourage you, in your prayer life, to start being completely honest with God about how you’re feeling, who you’re attracted to, and how you feel about that attraction. And then I’d encourage you to memorize this verse, and claim it as true for yourself:
“For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are—yet was without sin.” (Hebrews 4:15)
God gets it, sis. He understands. More than you do. He understands, and he’s not looking down on you. He wants you to share your heart with him. And he wants to give you wisdom on where your desires are coming from. And he wants to guide you into a life where you are truly satisfied. I promise.
(Source: godsradicaldaughter, via unkaglen)
Unka Glen: Learning to love myself -
Anonymous asked: How do I learn to love myself?
Unka Glen answered: You will love yourself when you see yourself the way God sees you.
This isn’t something you learn, this is something you accept. In order to accept the truth you have to reject the lies that you’ve bought into. Here…
“Your life is not a romantic comedy. I think a lot of people are modeling life on movies they see where the girl acts disinterested for two hours and then something massively changes. If there is someone in your life and you both love Jesus and like spending time together, I think you owe it to yourself to take a shot.” —
- Jed Brewer on episode 17 of the Say That podcast
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Unka Glen: Sex, pre and post marital showdown -
Anonymous asked: What’s your take on premarital sex?
Unka Glen answered: It’s not as good as post-marital sex.
The truth is, I had a number of “wild years” in my life, and had more backslides than I care to count. And I lost my virginity in high school, long before I got married. Did…
