Sacrifice is an essential component of The Way of Jesus. In Luke 9 our Lord said, "If any want to become my followers, let them deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me. For those who want to save their life will lose it, and those who lose their life for my sake will save it." Likewise, in Philippians 2 Paul writes, "Do nothing from selfish ambition or … [Read more...] about Beatnik Christianity Insists Upon Actually Making Sacrifices to Serve Others
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Beatnik Christianity Leaves Room for Stability and Wildness in Marriage
Christian culture's vision for marriage endlessly drives home the messages of dependability and responsibility. The cultural paradigm for this lifelong relationship is expressed as being all about the "Big S"s: Sacrifice, Safety, Security, Stability, Support, Surrender, and Sustainability. One gives up the autonomy of single life to gain lifelong partnership "to have and to … [Read more...] about Beatnik Christianity Leaves Room for Stability and Wildness in Marriage
