In the World but Not of It.
Leave a Comment“You therefore, beloved, knowing this beforehand, take care that you are not carried away with the error of lawless people and lose your own stability.” 2 Peter 3:17
It is no secret to people who knew me growing up, that I was less than perfect; many can go as far as saying I was a nightmare at times, especially my parents. I spent a great deal of time going against the grain, in a bad sort of way, wanting to shock those around me with how okay I was at doing the “bad” thing. I was tattooed, pierced, drank, smoked cigarettes, attempted to try drugs, cussed, had premarital sex….really the list could go on and on. (Side note: I am not saying everything I did was bad, such as having a drink, but how I did it definitely was, that is a story for another time.) For those of you who didn’t know me prior to renewing my faith, I am genuinely sorry if this upsets you. (more…)