next

It's an awkward thing, but it's not too bad. It's a next step that I had to take, and I didn't even have to.

lifelong

"You've told me this is my ministry. You asked me to work on this. Now it's in shambles. I've failed. You've failed me. I'm ashamed... How can you do this to me?"

"When did I ever say that this is going to be your lifelong ministry, that this is going to be your work for the rest of your life? You asked me for a calling and I gave one to you. You accepted and you've been faithful. Now, if you please, let's move on to the next thing. I've got more plans for you."

"...Oki!" *smiles*

I'm right, because God...

I think I cringe every time I hear a Christian says "because God " when they're debating with non-Christian(s).

DO'H. AS IF THESE PEOPLE CARE ABOUT YOUR GOD. AS IF THESE PEOPLE TREMBLE IN FEAR OF YOUR GOD.

Until the day these people tremble in fear of your God*, I suggest you think of more intelligent and rational** arguments to use.

*I'm not suggesting that you go and terrorise them. That is not how our God works. And no, you don't get to justify this thought/idea by quoting from the Old Testament. Yes, things were quite colourful during ANE*** era, but that's only because there is a very good reason for that. You doing it to win a debate is not a very good reason enough.

**To train your "rationality," you may start here.

***If you don't get what I'm talking about, or even easier, if you don't even know what ANE stands for, quit that debate/argument. For now. I'm not going to tell you to never do that, but at least do it when you're properly equipped, and is informed enough. At least you would not look ignorant and stupid. And worse, to look like you're closed-minded****. And don't casually invoke God's name like it bears no meaning. Doing so disrespects your own God more than any non-Christian can ever do.
For this, you can start here.

****Now, I have no problem with you being closed-minded, as long as it's for the correct reason. There's not many things that are worse than appearing like an idiot for the wrong reason. If you want to be stubborn, do so intelligently and elegantly.

le petit foi

I hide my faith because of my weaknesses,
My weaknesses, they seem bigger than my faith,
Out of fear for my faith,
Fearing it be overwhelmed,
I hid it.
I hide my faith, where it is safe,
My faith is hidden where it is safe,
Because I am fearful for my small, little faith.