In my mind (and I guess others' too), there seems to be greater respect for the Christians who had a dark past life. I read an article about a Christian artist who used to be a drug dealer. And honestly, praise God. It's a true inspiration when I hear those stories. At the same time, I wonder why the "raised Christian" testimonies aren't as impressive or, I might even say, inspiring. Which is quite a dangerous thing to say, but in my mind, it's true.
Now, I know this doesn't mean all of us should go out and sell drugs so that we can have an amazing testimony when we relapse and find Jesus in jail 10 years from now. But still, it peaks at my mind. Perhaps because the one who has experienced greater despair is more appreciative of Christ, while many "raised Christian" folk are more likely to be lukewarm.
The traditional path. Scary how I could have guessed my college career -- I'll probably join a college fellowship, take on leadership, join the praise team, get internships, and get a job. Even worse, that was probably my ideal path/goal entering college.
Not that any of those things are bad. On campus fellowships are essential (AAIV included), but do something different. Christ destroyed norms. He isn't impressed with comfortable and traditional paths and neither are the nonchristians.
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