"Toughen Up, Buttercup!"

Being Christian is not about being popular. It's not about how many people think you're a good person.

And, we’re in a culture war. Satan is always on the prowl, looking for those that he will devour. He preys on our weakness. He attacks at our flanks, and where we're most vulnerable.

So, what does it mean to be a man or woman of Christ? What does it look like when we believe that the King of all creation, sent us a fighter for our souls, a personal Savior to save us, a personal warrior for our eternal lives?

As believers, it's our job TO ENGAGE.

Love is NOT PASSIVE… It's active.

It's our job to deeply assess our own character, and work on that plank that's in our own eyes FIRST, and then also in love and humility, be a blessing to the people that God loves, which is all of us.

The Bible says, “Claim me before man, and I will claim you before my father. Deny me before man, and I will deny you before my father.”

It is time to stand up. It is time to be counted.

We have to claim Him. THAT’s how we show strength. THAT’s how we engage.