coloring the gray

Opening

open with honor the pastors and the congregation. “you said that there was a seasoned pastor who, sings like bon jovi, and occasionaly preaches barefoot. “

open with story of when miranda asked for a kiss and got mad when i gave her one. dont get mad when somone gives you what they asked for.

prov 27: 5 Open rebuke is better Than love carefully concealed.6 Faithful are the wounds of a friend, But the kisses of an enemy are deceitful. 7 A satisfied soul [a]loathes the honeycomb, But to a hungry soul every bitter thing is sweet.

Foundation

phillipins 4:4 Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice. 5 Let your reasonableness[d] be known to everyone. The Lord is at hand; 6 do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. 7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

8 Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. 9 What you have learned[e] and received and heard and seen in me—practice these things, and the God of peace will be with you.

adam and eve were tricked into seeing God as a dictator and not a dad. as a withholder isntead of yahweh

matt 12:43 “When an unclean spirit goes out of a man, he goes through dry places, seeking rest, and finds none. 44 Then he says, ‘I will return to my house from which I came.’ And when he comes, he finds it empty, swept, and put in order. 45 Then he goes and takes with him seven other spirits more wicked than himself, and they enter and dwell there; and the last state of that man is worse than the first. So shall it also be with this wicked generation.”