Tuesday, March 16, 2010

Stuff Christian Guys Like (part 2)

Acoustic Guitars - You know 4 chords. But that doesn't stop you from busting out your acoustic and sitting Indian-style around a circle with your friends. You play two songs over and over. And over.

Becoming A Man - KNIVES! FIRE! YARDWORK! CHOPPING WOOD! PROTECTING ANY FEMALE IN SIGHT! You'll drop your Xbox controller to jump on any opportunity to look manly in front of other people.

Talking About Missions - But never actually doing it. You have a heavy heart for the lost tribes of Africa. And you want to do anything to help and serve them. Gosh, you just want to drop everything you're doing and just go. That's it! You're going! It's official. But first you have 3 more years left in your Business major. Then you'll go. Definitely.

Profile Picture w/ Orphan Child - Incase your friends weren't aware, you went on a mission trip to a third world country. Also, incase any girls weren't aware, you love kids.

Outserving - Above and beyond. That's where your heart rests. Mission trip or summer camp, you are non-stop serving to the max! "That guy is carrying 4 chairs? Well, I'm gonna get 8! Hopefully people will see me do this. But I don't want any credit. All glory to Him."


Monday, March 1, 2010

Stuff Christian Guys Like (part 1)

You've seen the book "Stuff White People Like". You flipped through it and giggled at the hilarious truth that you, as a white person, really do like coffee, running, and breakfast places. This series of posts is another version of this idea. Pretty much, I'm making fun of myself. So, if you're offended by what I write here, you're not alone, because I'm offended by myself. This is some stuff Christian guys like (in no particular order):

Conferences - Youth Group. Small Group. Accountability Group. You're all about groups. Your favorite of them all? The group of 22,000 of your closest brothers and sisters at Passion Conference. You designated yourself as the leader of your family group at Passion and probably disclosed more information than you should have. But no worries, because this is your family. You've listened to every single one of Louie Giglio's podcasts and feel like he's your best friend. Oh, Louie, you're crazy!

Theological Debates - The conversation started 3 hours ago as a simple "Lord willing" comment and has now blown up into a full-fledged battle. You've busted out Romans 9 and there is nothing stopping you from being right. Even though you both are on the same team, you choose to continue to debate. Wait, you *chose* to continue? More like God ordained your choice. No matter how the debate ends up, you are content, because when all is said and done, the Lord planned that debate out since the beginning of time.

Dude. Bro. Man. - You're three favorite words. Even if it's your mother.

Getting Coffee with Potential Future Wife - You're done with dating. You know you want marriage. And she is the one. She just doesn't know it yet. After asking her to coffee 5 times, you're ready to serve and hope she's ready to submit.