When I stop, and look at how the world is revolving and evolving, it makes me wonder how long before God says those words, "It's enough." The culture we live in has evolved way beyond anyone's imagination. We deal and live in situations we would have been stoned for years ago, we partake in relationships and environments that water down our spirituality.
I find myself asking why? Is it to survive, keep up with the Jones', or be a part of an ever growing world? Do we really and truly surround ourselves with good people and good situations? Or do we get caught up in the rut of doing what today's time calls Christianity. I left my last church for many reasons. I was playing religion. I was attending for the wrong reasons. I went to church because the Bible said assemble yourselves together. I finally found a church home that hasn't tagged itself with the word religion.
I have booked probably 5000 dates in churches and talked with thousands of pastors and ministers. What did I get out of all of this? A lot of heartache and heartburn. But, let me be fair, we have a lot of great pastors and churches. But, I am talking about REAL love for Christ. Not a commitment to go to the next level. Not a commitment to look like a Christian. Not a commitment to further your singing career. A true genuine love for Christ and what's real to you.
I am so tired of fake people and their hidden agendas. I am ready to see a crop of people rise that can take on more than teachings and desires. I get mad, VERY mad when I think that our precious Jesus, was murdered by religion. He was crucified by beliefs and modern religion of its time. And guess what? We are doing it again. Jesus is being killed and removed from our churches, our songs, our business, schools and families. He is being crucified again, without the cross. It's by words, segregation, success, publicity, bigger churches, social standings, compassion for other countries and their beliefs, human desires and the world's evolving social cancers.
What are those cancers? PEOPLE. I am a very open minded man, a very compassionate promoter and manager. I care for the church, the artist and pastors I work with. I am not dominated by religion or segregated by beliefs. I am not calloused or burned out on my job, I am calloused and burned out on hypocrisy.
The scientists of the world are worried about Global Warming. I am concerned about Christianity cooling. We're more concerned about letting society evolve than we are letting Jesus be involved. I am just ready for us to see what is real. To do what is right. And stop allowing ourselves to get caught up in the moment not the movement of Christ.
God Bless
Rick Hendrix
http://www.rickhendrix.com
Author: RickBHendrix
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Written: 04/02/2008
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Category: Leave No Stone Unturned
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Dear Rick:
amen!!! I LOVE IT
PREACH THE WORD brother!!!
Jesus is being killed everyday my friend. As this election year goes on, I am afraid of our future.
Thank you for standing strong.
I went back and read more of your articles. I am very impressed. Keep fighting my friend.
GREAT Rick!
Not bad even for you!
Doug WHAT is that suppose to be about?
Not everyone has to praise Rick Hendrix for everything you know?
Maybe it was a joke?
No, everyone doesn't have to praise Rick for everything, but there is also no reason to bash him for no reason. You sound like sour grapes.
Deon Unthank
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Amen, Rick! Another great article!!
AMEN!! The bible says cant be look warm I am afraid we have to many people claiming to be Christians that are not.
Another great article Rick. Keep them coming.
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What a great article, Rick! This really hits home for everyone. Good job as always!
Your words are so true! We need to stop and remember what God and Jesus have done for us. We need to stop tip toeing around so we don't "offend someone" and tell them the truth. The truth that comes from the Bible!
Awesome, and sadly - TRUE - article. Thanks Rick, for speaking your mind.
I compltely agree with this article. I'm glad someone is pointing this out! For some time now I have been so tired of hypocrtical christians, the ones playing church, but never living how they should. And America as a whole has lost it's values by far. I have a 18 month old daughter, and I'm too afraid for her when the time comes, to put her in school. Not only by what thier teaching our children, but by the fact that we have 6 year old coming to schools with guns, and teaching our kids that homosexuality is ok. The fact that now businesses are electing to remain open during sacred holidays such as Easter and Christmas. What is this country coming to?! And the presidential candiates are not very promising either. I don't have much faith in any of them, and worry about where our country will go afterward. We're headed into hard, scary times, and it will be the determining facto as to who playing christian and who really is one.
I agree with Rick! I get so tired of hypocritical christians, we all know them, the ones who play church, go on Sunday, but live compltely diffrent, in sin, outside of church. I truly believe America has lost its values when it offends others if we say "Merry CHRISTmas"! Why else is Christmas celebrated?! It's thank to our Lord and Savior that we have this holiday to celebrate! And it's scary for mt to think about sneding my daughter to school. She's only 18 months old now, but our school systems aren't going to get any better! For example, we have 6 year olds bringing guns to schools, or taking supplies to harm a teacher. Or try the fact that our sacred holidays, where we celebrate our God, businesses or electing to remain open and operational during these days. WHY?! For more money? Money isn't gonna do any good once the rapture happens! And with the election quickly approaching, I must say, I don't hold much hope in any of the candidates. What is this country coming to? Times are gonna get tough, and that's when the "pretend" christians are gonna be weeded out from the true whole hearted ones. God help us!
I agree 100% !!! We were Just discussing this in our Wed.Night Class last night, so true, we do all get cought up in the world and what other ppl are doing, we really need to start Fcusing ON Jesus and what he Actually Means to Each and Every one of us,
"I went to church because the Bible said assemble yourselves together. "
Preach it, brother, preach it!
God is good all the time & all the time God is good.
Elaine Harcourt
I still love this article!
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