I'm a first generation Christian & I thirst for church. I find it such a privilege to be fed & gain knowledge for free!
I suggest listening to Da T.R.U.T.H.'s sermon on Worship in the Local Assembly & see what a benefit it is to be in church and worship. He compares it to being fans of Oprah, Mike Jack, & the Celtics. How everyone unites and cheers for their idols. And in the same way we need to cheer for Jesus & idolize our creator.
I can see how a PK would like to rebel, because I rebelled from the environment I was raised in. So in a way it could be debated whether it's nature or nurture too.
We are blessed with the opportunity to choose our church. I feel like the church has done a lot of extreme things to bring in the generations. A church down the street from me now has a Drive-In service.
It's not like they aren't trying. I can't get enough that's why I get free sermons/podcasts from iTunes. I've gone to church even when I can't step foot in the building.
Like Da TRUTH says; we need that desire for God. And if we don't we need to ask God to put the desire in our hearts. It's all there, we just need Him to spark the flame inside us.
That's me though. I lived 16 years without following Christ & it took me 7 more years to figure out I need to not just follow Christ but know Him.
To me Church is like the gym. I go there to build the body & I'm addicted. It's not just a routine. But to some it is. It's not just to be healthy. But to some it is. I go because I love going. I enjoy seeing people there. I don't even mind a membership fee. It is all worth it to me.
I know with technology there are several ways we can get the church without going to church, but it's like a concert. Da TRUTH is right. You need to feel the Spirit move. That is so worth it. The experience. The look. The feel. The vibe.
I love it.
Friday, July 31, 2009
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Cheer for the Hometown Hero!
As I write this, I am witnessing a spider weave it's web.
It came from another place, and made a perimeter. From there it created a strong center to be its home base. After building a strong enough foundation it expanded to it's outer boundaries and webbed back to the core. Once it was finished it gladly sat in the middle and rested. It was home, for now.
I can't help but think this is how our Ministry should be.
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We are equal & need to unite equally for God! We all play different rolls but we should be pumping out 100% passion 100% love and so on. We are only as strong as our weakest link!
This is why I posted my question. I haven't been disciplined (as a disciple) one on one, but I've searched my heart and I've explored God's word to strengthen my faith. Sometimes I feel weak or incomplete.
So as (Rappers) Ministers preach to the lost, I feel left out. Although I can gain from them, I need to be edified too. Not just know how to crank a Holy Ghost version. That's why I love being able to 'bump' some & 'breathe' others. If you don't preach to the choir, who does, Top 40?
I guess at times I get discouraged & as a first generation believer/Christian I feel weak or less important than those raised in the church. Then they rebel and sin and I just shake my head. How can people leave or rebel from something others are dying to know and living to serve? Boggles my mind!
I love hearing different perspectives because not everyone is a light skinned guy born and raised in the Bay Area. Not everyone was influenced by MC Hammer, Too $hort, & 2pac.
Not everyone left the gang life or thug styles to pursue God. I understand there is a need & a calling for us to reach those we left. But I think the church needs awareness too. They need to be loved and cherished and ministered to.
I completely understand that a hospital's purpose is to heal the sick, but where do the doctor's go when they are ill?
I think we have lost the personal connection and the original point of discipleship. We now want our ministry to multiply in quantity instead of quality. Don't get me wrong, not every minister is like this. But we as Christians need to know our responsibility as Christians.
Share the gospel.
Be examples.
Inspire non-believers.
Encourage each other.
Edify our family.
I know I can quote 2pac; "How can we fix over there if we ain't fixed home yet?" I strongly agree with him on this. How can we reach those out there when we haven't reached those in our own house, our own family, our neighbors, our community??? How far did Jesus go? That's why I admire the hometown hero.
It came from another place, and made a perimeter. From there it created a strong center to be its home base. After building a strong enough foundation it expanded to it's outer boundaries and webbed back to the core. Once it was finished it gladly sat in the middle and rested. It was home, for now.
I can't help but think this is how our Ministry should be.
.::
We are equal & need to unite equally for God! We all play different rolls but we should be pumping out 100% passion 100% love and so on. We are only as strong as our weakest link!
This is why I posted my question. I haven't been disciplined (as a disciple) one on one, but I've searched my heart and I've explored God's word to strengthen my faith. Sometimes I feel weak or incomplete.
So as (Rappers) Ministers preach to the lost, I feel left out. Although I can gain from them, I need to be edified too. Not just know how to crank a Holy Ghost version. That's why I love being able to 'bump' some & 'breathe' others. If you don't preach to the choir, who does, Top 40?
I guess at times I get discouraged & as a first generation believer/Christian I feel weak or less important than those raised in the church. Then they rebel and sin and I just shake my head. How can people leave or rebel from something others are dying to know and living to serve? Boggles my mind!
I love hearing different perspectives because not everyone is a light skinned guy born and raised in the Bay Area. Not everyone was influenced by MC Hammer, Too $hort, & 2pac.
Not everyone left the gang life or thug styles to pursue God. I understand there is a need & a calling for us to reach those we left. But I think the church needs awareness too. They need to be loved and cherished and ministered to.
I completely understand that a hospital's purpose is to heal the sick, but where do the doctor's go when they are ill?
I think we have lost the personal connection and the original point of discipleship. We now want our ministry to multiply in quantity instead of quality. Don't get me wrong, not every minister is like this. But we as Christians need to know our responsibility as Christians.
Share the gospel.
Be examples.
Inspire non-believers.
Encourage each other.
Edify our family.
I know I can quote 2pac; "How can we fix over there if we ain't fixed home yet?" I strongly agree with him on this. How can we reach those out there when we haven't reached those in our own house, our own family, our neighbors, our community??? How far did Jesus go? That's why I admire the hometown hero.
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Michael Jackson for the Love of Christ!
I couldve watched it Live online but decided to be different than everyone else.
I've heard everyone and their pastor talk about it online via social networks so it kind of ruined it for me.
With everyone so jazzed up about MJ it kinda killed my feelings and impression for/of him. No one cared when he released his last CD. No one has cared what his life was like the past 7 years. The only ppl that cared were ppl going to see him on tour soon.
But now that he no longer exists ppl want to jump back on the wagon and share with the world how close to Michael they were or how connected to his music they were or how his music has affected them. Fine.
But where the hell have these ppl been? They weren't telling us a single thing about MJ within the last decade. They just came out of no where. It posses me off big time.
Not to compare the king of pop with the king of kings because that's blasphemy, but in some ways this is how it was with Jesus.
They crucified this man. They never believed him. They didn't listen to him. They never followed him. They might have never even seen him in person. But now that he is dead, EVERYONE wants to be connected to him somehow. Not because of what he did. If it was for what he did it wouldve been clear you were with him back when he was touring. The truth is, they only mention his name because he is FAMOUS. Everyone has heard of him. Now everybody wants a piece of his light so they can seem brighter. Well it doesn't work that way.
You cannot be known for knowing a famous person. It's so disappointing how this world reacts. I just pray that one day we will all unite like this for the love of Christ!
It's a mad world. We live in a stark raving, sick sad little world.
I've heard everyone and their pastor talk about it online via social networks so it kind of ruined it for me.
With everyone so jazzed up about MJ it kinda killed my feelings and impression for/of him. No one cared when he released his last CD. No one has cared what his life was like the past 7 years. The only ppl that cared were ppl going to see him on tour soon.
But now that he no longer exists ppl want to jump back on the wagon and share with the world how close to Michael they were or how connected to his music they were or how his music has affected them. Fine.
But where the hell have these ppl been? They weren't telling us a single thing about MJ within the last decade. They just came out of no where. It posses me off big time.
Not to compare the king of pop with the king of kings because that's blasphemy, but in some ways this is how it was with Jesus.
They crucified this man. They never believed him. They didn't listen to him. They never followed him. They might have never even seen him in person. But now that he is dead, EVERYONE wants to be connected to him somehow. Not because of what he did. If it was for what he did it wouldve been clear you were with him back when he was touring. The truth is, they only mention his name because he is FAMOUS. Everyone has heard of him. Now everybody wants a piece of his light so they can seem brighter. Well it doesn't work that way.
You cannot be known for knowing a famous person. It's so disappointing how this world reacts. I just pray that one day we will all unite like this for the love of Christ!
It's a mad world. We live in a stark raving, sick sad little world.
Monday, July 6, 2009
Free Mixtape featuring Northwest Hip-Hoppers
Mixtape
My peer and good friend Fresh Mann asked me to jump on a song for a Mixtape from Death2Self Records.
He said he had me in mind for this song that included my name. He asked if I had ever heard the song "Party Like A Rockstar". I honestly answered NO. Ge told me the concept was flipping it from rock/rockstar to chris/christian.
Because I hadn't heard the original, he played the first minute of the song so I would get a good idea of where we're coming from. I noticed that they were mocking white boys, skateboarders, and possibly punk rockers. I decided to mock some of the music they play where I'm from.
I also decided to explain how to party like a Christian; by 'Following the Leader!' Check out our fan favorite on Fresh Mann's new Mixtape presented by Death2Self Records.
The purpose of this Mixtape is to fill you in on Fresh Mann. He released "IM FRESH Part A" in 2007 and is working on "Part B". This Mixtape is appropriately titled "IM FRESH Interlude". You can find a song from Part B featured on Holy Hip Hop's compilation.
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Download it for FREE here;
http://www.death2selfrecords.com/mixtapes/freshmann/interludemixtape.zip
My peer and good friend Fresh Mann asked me to jump on a song for a Mixtape from Death2Self Records.
He said he had me in mind for this song that included my name. He asked if I had ever heard the song "Party Like A Rockstar". I honestly answered NO. Ge told me the concept was flipping it from rock/rockstar to chris/christian.
Because I hadn't heard the original, he played the first minute of the song so I would get a good idea of where we're coming from. I noticed that they were mocking white boys, skateboarders, and possibly punk rockers. I decided to mock some of the music they play where I'm from.
I also decided to explain how to party like a Christian; by 'Following the Leader!' Check out our fan favorite on Fresh Mann's new Mixtape presented by Death2Self Records.
The purpose of this Mixtape is to fill you in on Fresh Mann. He released "IM FRESH Part A" in 2007 and is working on "Part B". This Mixtape is appropriately titled "IM FRESH Interlude". You can find a song from Part B featured on Holy Hip Hop's compilation.
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Download it for FREE here;
http://www.death2selfrecords.com/mixtapes/freshmann/interludemixtape.zip
Sunday, June 21, 2009
"Letter to my Father" Lyrics by Chris Treborn
COLLABORATION WITH SHYNE CHAYIM WHITE & CHRIS TREBORN
SONG: LETTER TO MY FATHER | DATE: MONDAY NOVEMBER 3RD, 2008
V1: Dear father, I write this letter to you and pray;
That you receive this well, love lives another day
Dad I don't know… where to begin with this,
But you've raised me with stories to be a witness
I share your experiences with my friends
Memories have a genesis, but they never end
Your legacy is what I wish to carry on
Continue through my life, through actions and song
It's scary that I'm gone away from you and home
Least I can call on you and write you a poem
I never went to your school, many times rebelled
We've been through so much, still we build
Don't give me a hammer, I can't use it myself
The bridge I build is through the words I tell
If I failed you I'm sorry, don't punish me please
Help my off my knees, on my feet I stand before I leave
CRS: Daddy I love you. That's why I hug you
You're my one & only. Place no one above you
I'm writing to tell you that you make me happy
I'm a tree you're my roots, don't mean to be sappy
Public display of affections to no other
This is a love letter I write to my father
If I do what you ask, your love will never fail
I will journey as I share – now I set sail
V2: You've taught me so much including respect
You are my hero I hope all will accept
No other soldier no other vet will do
I'm thankful for victory, what you say is still true
Everyday I feel you, in every thing I do
Whenever there's fungus you discard the mildew
That's why the seeds you plant and their flowers bloom
Allow the sun to give them life; your life is ours too
No words I can muster, not a thing I can utter
Iterate my adoration, in affection I just stutter
Too bashful or too shy, to show the best guy
I fall short of your glory, what is the reason why
I can't remember it all, history you're alive
Recall, reflect teachings – in everything you survive
All reminds me of you, reminisce all we been through
All that remains, is us showing the world the truth
CRS: Daddy I love you. That's why I hug you
You're my one & only. Place no one above you
I'm writing to tell you that you make me happy
I'm a tree you're my roots, don't mean to be sappy
Public display of affections to no other
This is a love letter I write to my father
If I do what you ask, your love will never fail
I will journey as I share – now I set sail
BRK: Set sail, as I tell. My father's tale
No I won't fail, just stay on his trail
Set sail as we tell – our father's tale
No we won't fail – if we stay on his trail
V3: Out of every man, you are my favorite artist
I'm an illustration of you. You know where my heart is
Every test you gave, easiest to hardest
I did my best to pass, rise out of the darkness
I'm your prince aren't I dad, I'm your royalty
I know I once was, because you've spoiled me
But I left your kingdom, to see the world for myself
Fell in love with a girl, and boy did I fail
Gone so many years, run with plenty peers
Woke from any dreams, and faced so many tears
This is me and you know, I continue to grow
To be the best son, as I reap what I sew
Dad I love you and my mother, more than my lover
More than my son, I put you 1st before any other
And I send this to you, I hope you answer back
Truly yours. With unconditional love. That's a fact
CRS: Daddy I love you. That's why I hug you
You're my one & only. Place no one above you
I'm writing to tell you that you make me happy
I'm a tree you're my roots, don't mean to be sappy
Public display of affections to no other
This is a love letter I write to my father
If I do what you ask, your love will never fail
I will journey as I share – now I set sail
BRK: Set sail, as I tell. My father's tale
No I won't fail, just stay on his trail
Set sail as we tell – our father's tale
No we won't fail – if we stay on his trail
Copyright (110308) Christian | Surgeon For Christ
Chris Treborn • G-Rated ENT. • TREBORN.com
SONG: LETTER TO MY FATHER | DATE: MONDAY NOVEMBER 3RD, 2008
V1: Dear father, I write this letter to you and pray;
That you receive this well, love lives another day
Dad I don't know… where to begin with this,
But you've raised me with stories to be a witness
I share your experiences with my friends
Memories have a genesis, but they never end
Your legacy is what I wish to carry on
Continue through my life, through actions and song
It's scary that I'm gone away from you and home
Least I can call on you and write you a poem
I never went to your school, many times rebelled
We've been through so much, still we build
Don't give me a hammer, I can't use it myself
The bridge I build is through the words I tell
If I failed you I'm sorry, don't punish me please
Help my off my knees, on my feet I stand before I leave
CRS: Daddy I love you. That's why I hug you
You're my one & only. Place no one above you
I'm writing to tell you that you make me happy
I'm a tree you're my roots, don't mean to be sappy
Public display of affections to no other
This is a love letter I write to my father
If I do what you ask, your love will never fail
I will journey as I share – now I set sail
V2: You've taught me so much including respect
You are my hero I hope all will accept
No other soldier no other vet will do
I'm thankful for victory, what you say is still true
Everyday I feel you, in every thing I do
Whenever there's fungus you discard the mildew
That's why the seeds you plant and their flowers bloom
Allow the sun to give them life; your life is ours too
No words I can muster, not a thing I can utter
Iterate my adoration, in affection I just stutter
Too bashful or too shy, to show the best guy
I fall short of your glory, what is the reason why
I can't remember it all, history you're alive
Recall, reflect teachings – in everything you survive
All reminds me of you, reminisce all we been through
All that remains, is us showing the world the truth
CRS: Daddy I love you. That's why I hug you
You're my one & only. Place no one above you
I'm writing to tell you that you make me happy
I'm a tree you're my roots, don't mean to be sappy
Public display of affections to no other
This is a love letter I write to my father
If I do what you ask, your love will never fail
I will journey as I share – now I set sail
BRK: Set sail, as I tell. My father's tale
No I won't fail, just stay on his trail
Set sail as we tell – our father's tale
No we won't fail – if we stay on his trail
V3: Out of every man, you are my favorite artist
I'm an illustration of you. You know where my heart is
Every test you gave, easiest to hardest
I did my best to pass, rise out of the darkness
I'm your prince aren't I dad, I'm your royalty
I know I once was, because you've spoiled me
But I left your kingdom, to see the world for myself
Fell in love with a girl, and boy did I fail
Gone so many years, run with plenty peers
Woke from any dreams, and faced so many tears
This is me and you know, I continue to grow
To be the best son, as I reap what I sew
Dad I love you and my mother, more than my lover
More than my son, I put you 1st before any other
And I send this to you, I hope you answer back
Truly yours. With unconditional love. That's a fact
CRS: Daddy I love you. That's why I hug you
You're my one & only. Place no one above you
I'm writing to tell you that you make me happy
I'm a tree you're my roots, don't mean to be sappy
Public display of affections to no other
This is a love letter I write to my father
If I do what you ask, your love will never fail
I will journey as I share – now I set sail
BRK: Set sail, as I tell. My father's tale
No I won't fail, just stay on his trail
Set sail as we tell – our father's tale
No we won't fail – if we stay on his trail
Copyright (110308) Christian | Surgeon For Christ
Chris Treborn • G-Rated ENT. • TREBORN.com
Thursday, June 18, 2009
RIOT! in South Salem - Hosted by MorningStar
There were 200+ teens!
There was a Mustang driving on two wheels!
There was a Free car found on CraigsList that was driven into another car!
There was a BBQ!
There was a Bonfire!
&
They let a Poet rap about the Gospel!!!
You missed out. But fir those of you that were there, thank you for being so welcoming. I appreciate you all. And I hope you love your new Poster!
If you'd like FREE MP3s - please email me Christian@Treborn.com & I'll send you the links. Also, if you'd like to ask me any questions email me too.
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I am so thankful to have been a part of this event. It was probably the best one I've ever been at. The people were great, the vibe was great. God showed up like never before. It was a blessing all around.
Hope to be invited out to MorningStar Community Church again in the future.
ONE LAST THING...
if you have any pictures or video of the show I would love to see and share.
Thank You
There was a Mustang driving on two wheels!
There was a Free car found on CraigsList that was driven into another car!
There was a BBQ!
There was a Bonfire!
&
They let a Poet rap about the Gospel!!!
You missed out. But fir those of you that were there, thank you for being so welcoming. I appreciate you all. And I hope you love your new Poster!
If you'd like FREE MP3s - please email me Christian@Treborn.com & I'll send you the links. Also, if you'd like to ask me any questions email me too.
::
I am so thankful to have been a part of this event. It was probably the best one I've ever been at. The people were great, the vibe was great. God showed up like never before. It was a blessing all around.
Hope to be invited out to MorningStar Community Church again in the future.
ONE LAST THING...
if you have any pictures or video of the show I would love to see and share.
Thank You
Sunday, May 24, 2009
NOTES ON: Filled With Awe / How to handle cynicism 05.24.09 @JohnFehlen
FILLED WITH AWE // How to handle cynicism
WSFC May 24th, 2009: Pastor John Fehlen
Scripture: Mark 2:1-12
Fueled by Jesus, filled with Awe!
I'll take this thesis and make you pause
U been there done that bought the tee
But He paid the price to set you free!
Raised in church now got Religious fatigue
Some fall back after being Deceived
Don't count God out by the heart of man
He never turns away, may be hard to understand
Who can forgive sins no man only God
But I know He can, now round of applause
Dropped jaws, the elders just lost all
Outlaws of the world preachin the Gospel
So many unashamed, but what's the reality?
Act like peas in a pod, a reunion mentality
More than clique, is your mentality suspicious?
We never did it that way before, how is this religious?
Jesus was a rebel, shaking the earth
Open up! There's no mistakin His worth
He's right here in front of you
Yet you don't know what to do
What is it that troubles you
Do you know what His love will do
You've been searching for the best truth
He is the ONE truth, He came down to rescue...
You and your crew, everyone you ever knew
Friends and family and your enemies too
Now it's up to you to make a toast
In the crucifixion is what we will boast
Now that's a bold statement turn my life up
Don't waste your life just like John Piper
Are you desiring God? Get out your box
I got a contagious itch call it chicken pox!
Lyrics copyright Chris Treborn | G-Rated ENT.
Christian Music Reborn | TREBORN.com
ADDITIONAL NOTES;
Reunion mentality: Outsiders feel left out
Religion mentality: Pharisees, Jesus knows what your thinking
Wnditwb mentality: We never did it that way before
We need a WNSALTB mentality: We've never seen anything like this before!
Cynicism Busters:
1:Having an Active faith
2:Having a Whatever heart
Mark 2:1-12
WSFC May 24th, 2009: Pastor John Fehlen
Scripture: Mark 2:1-12
Fueled by Jesus, filled with Awe!
I'll take this thesis and make you pause
U been there done that bought the tee
But He paid the price to set you free!
Raised in church now got Religious fatigue
Some fall back after being Deceived
Don't count God out by the heart of man
He never turns away, may be hard to understand
Who can forgive sins no man only God
But I know He can, now round of applause
Dropped jaws, the elders just lost all
Outlaws of the world preachin the Gospel
So many unashamed, but what's the reality?
Act like peas in a pod, a reunion mentality
More than clique, is your mentality suspicious?
We never did it that way before, how is this religious?
Jesus was a rebel, shaking the earth
Open up! There's no mistakin His worth
He's right here in front of you
Yet you don't know what to do
What is it that troubles you
Do you know what His love will do
You've been searching for the best truth
He is the ONE truth, He came down to rescue...
You and your crew, everyone you ever knew
Friends and family and your enemies too
Now it's up to you to make a toast
In the crucifixion is what we will boast
Now that's a bold statement turn my life up
Don't waste your life just like John Piper
Are you desiring God? Get out your box
I got a contagious itch call it chicken pox!
Lyrics copyright Chris Treborn | G-Rated ENT.
Christian Music Reborn | TREBORN.com
ADDITIONAL NOTES;
Reunion mentality: Outsiders feel left out
Religion mentality: Pharisees, Jesus knows what your thinking
Wnditwb mentality: We never did it that way before
We need a WNSALTB mentality: We've never seen anything like this before!
Cynicism Busters:
1:Having an Active faith
2:Having a Whatever heart
Mark 2:1-12
Friday, May 22, 2009
CCMvsCHH? No! Body of Christ unite, forget Industry its Ministry!!!
I am SOOO upset because of this article! Relevant Magazine
First off, Ambassador being dropped from Cross Movement Records speaks BIG about the label's integrity, and commitment to serving our Lord God. How many labels would hold everyone accountable to the standards of God? We need to pray for both sides on this subject, and pray that it furthers the Kingdom of God.
After the Ambassador news, Relevant posted this 'diss' about Christian Hip-Hop.
This is what I have to say in regards to the article;
As much as I hate being dissed for being a Christian that raps, I don't want to be mainstream like some CCM artists They have no originality!
Id rather preach Christ by saying you Dont need those 26s than telling ppl I have a God shaped hole in my heart. SMH. Engage people!
Dont just say what is simple minded and easy to sell records. For Christ's SAKE, we are NOT in competition & we arent tryna be mainstream
Christian Artists are not tryna sell the most records or outsell one another. WE ARE THE BODY OF CHRIST & WE NEED TO WORK TOGETHER FOR GOD!!!
I currently cannot find the link for the Hazakim song on CCM Radio, but the host basically slaps CCM on the wrist for not being creative or intelligent enough. They use Crucifixion Description as the Hip-Hop example of how to engage listeners and believers.
Also, The Ham Sandwich show did an episode on the topic of Christian Radio being RACIST. They bring up some great points to further this conversation.
First off, Ambassador being dropped from Cross Movement Records speaks BIG about the label's integrity, and commitment to serving our Lord God. How many labels would hold everyone accountable to the standards of God? We need to pray for both sides on this subject, and pray that it furthers the Kingdom of God.
After the Ambassador news, Relevant posted this 'diss' about Christian Hip-Hop.
This is what I have to say in regards to the article;
As much as I hate being dissed for being a Christian that raps, I don't want to be mainstream like some CCM artists They have no originality!
Id rather preach Christ by saying you Dont need those 26s than telling ppl I have a God shaped hole in my heart. SMH. Engage people!
Dont just say what is simple minded and easy to sell records. For Christ's SAKE, we are NOT in competition & we arent tryna be mainstream
Christian Artists are not tryna sell the most records or outsell one another. WE ARE THE BODY OF CHRIST & WE NEED TO WORK TOGETHER FOR GOD!!!
I currently cannot find the link for the Hazakim song on CCM Radio, but the host basically slaps CCM on the wrist for not being creative or intelligent enough. They use Crucifixion Description as the Hip-Hop example of how to engage listeners and believers.
Also, The Ham Sandwich show did an episode on the topic of Christian Radio being RACIST. They bring up some great points to further this conversation.
Thursday, May 7, 2009
Body & Tats RE: The Wade-O Radio Show
TO START OFF, I WOULD LIKE TO SHARE AN EMAIL I SENT TO DJ WADE-O OF THE WADE-O RADIO SHOW. IF YOU LISTEN YOU KNOW THIS TOPIC. IF YOU DON'T LISTEN, HEAD OVER TO WADEORADIO.COM AND CHECK OUT MY FAVORITE PODCAST/RADIO SHOW/ETC.
THIS TOPIC BEGAN WHEN A LISTENER OF THE SHOW CALLED IN AND ASKED ABOUT HOW CHRISTIANS SHOULD GO ABOUT GETTING TATTOOS, IF ITS WRONG OR RIGHT, WHAT DOES THE BIBLE SAY, AND SO ON. EVERYONE HAS BROUGHT UP SOME GREAT POINTS AND I FIGURED I WOULD LIKE TO SHARE MY VIEW POINT AS WELL, IF I MAY...
Hey Wade-O,
I would call in but I feel I can express myself a little better by writing. I love the topics callers bring up, especially those which can go both ways.
On the subject of your body being a temple, that goes for inside and outside. If we treat our bodies like a temple, shouldn't we be eating healthy and nutritious food. Not junk food.
I understand God mentions we shouldn't worry about what we eat, but that's in the context of being provided for.
A caller mentioned tats can be for the love of the art and we could wear scripture on our skin to glorify God and share the gospel. I feel if we are concerned with tats, we should focus on our threads.
Think about SHOW EM OFF by Phanatik. He brings up a good point.
I could buy some Avirex jeans and SouthPole shirts for like $6 each (they were on sale at JC Pennies last week) but would that bring glory and would it be disrespectful to my temple.
Do we want our churches to look like clubs from the outside to draw in the world? Or do we set the example and show how to be respectable and representative to what we believe?
It's tough even as a Christian artist goes on stage wearing his clothes. Not everybody, but some people look up to artists or people in the light and see how they floss what they got.
Is it "swagger or substance"? (Copyright Dre Marshall) I believe each individual is called to do what God puts on their hearts. Follow Him, He will lead you in the right direction. And everyone thinking of getting a tattoo needs to pray on it first.
Bring a decision in your life before God and consider how it will affect our surroundings and brethren.
We are all a different part of the body of Christ, so we are not expected to all look and dress and talk the same. God is bigger than that. And he will use each tattoo to His glory, and each example and tattoo-less body to His glory as well.
I agree if it's an addiction it could be sin. If we eat fast food it could be an addiction. If we have pre-marital sex or other relations it is sin. So look at it like that too.
Treat your body right and how God intends for us to treat it.
And if you don't know what to do, we can take it back, and ask; What Would Jesus Do?
Can you see Jesus getting a tattoo.
REVOLUTIONARY
REBEL
or
GOD's SON
What of he got a huge tattoo on his shoulder blades saying I AM
That would look tight, but would it glorify God or would it draw attention to Jesus in possibly a negative way?
Blend in with the world?
Be sanctified?
Tough topic.
Thank you for your time.
Stay encouraged & be blessed!
THIS TOPIC BEGAN WHEN A LISTENER OF THE SHOW CALLED IN AND ASKED ABOUT HOW CHRISTIANS SHOULD GO ABOUT GETTING TATTOOS, IF ITS WRONG OR RIGHT, WHAT DOES THE BIBLE SAY, AND SO ON. EVERYONE HAS BROUGHT UP SOME GREAT POINTS AND I FIGURED I WOULD LIKE TO SHARE MY VIEW POINT AS WELL, IF I MAY...
Hey Wade-O,
I would call in but I feel I can express myself a little better by writing. I love the topics callers bring up, especially those which can go both ways.
On the subject of your body being a temple, that goes for inside and outside. If we treat our bodies like a temple, shouldn't we be eating healthy and nutritious food. Not junk food.
I understand God mentions we shouldn't worry about what we eat, but that's in the context of being provided for.
A caller mentioned tats can be for the love of the art and we could wear scripture on our skin to glorify God and share the gospel. I feel if we are concerned with tats, we should focus on our threads.
Think about SHOW EM OFF by Phanatik. He brings up a good point.
I could buy some Avirex jeans and SouthPole shirts for like $6 each (they were on sale at JC Pennies last week) but would that bring glory and would it be disrespectful to my temple.
Do we want our churches to look like clubs from the outside to draw in the world? Or do we set the example and show how to be respectable and representative to what we believe?
It's tough even as a Christian artist goes on stage wearing his clothes. Not everybody, but some people look up to artists or people in the light and see how they floss what they got.
Is it "swagger or substance"? (Copyright Dre Marshall) I believe each individual is called to do what God puts on their hearts. Follow Him, He will lead you in the right direction. And everyone thinking of getting a tattoo needs to pray on it first.
Bring a decision in your life before God and consider how it will affect our surroundings and brethren.
We are all a different part of the body of Christ, so we are not expected to all look and dress and talk the same. God is bigger than that. And he will use each tattoo to His glory, and each example and tattoo-less body to His glory as well.
I agree if it's an addiction it could be sin. If we eat fast food it could be an addiction. If we have pre-marital sex or other relations it is sin. So look at it like that too.
Treat your body right and how God intends for us to treat it.
And if you don't know what to do, we can take it back, and ask; What Would Jesus Do?
Can you see Jesus getting a tattoo.
REVOLUTIONARY
REBEL
or
GOD's SON
What of he got a huge tattoo on his shoulder blades saying I AM
That would look tight, but would it glorify God or would it draw attention to Jesus in possibly a negative way?
Blend in with the world?
Be sanctified?
Tough topic.
Thank you for your time.
Stay encouraged & be blessed!
Sunday, May 3, 2009
Christian Hip Hop Dudes by @ChenoLyfe
Can u preach as good or better than u can rap? Is ur lyrical content more than ur biblical nourishment? I pray not.
If God told u 2 step away from hip hop, will u still carry da title of Minister...or will u question "what's next"?
CHECK OUT MIAMI'S OWN - CHENO LYFE ALBUM IN STORES 06.02.09
http://chenolyfe.com/
If God told u 2 step away from hip hop, will u still carry da title of Minister...or will u question "what's next"?
CHECK OUT MIAMI'S OWN - CHENO LYFE ALBUM IN STORES 06.02.09
http://chenolyfe.com/
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