So here's my question: Is there anything wrong with a Bible-based, personal development plan that has a base version and an explicit version?
Full disclosure: I am asking because I published a personal development plan based on my autobiography and the rationale behind two versions is because I feel like Christians are seen as hypocritical and aren't able to get the message out to certain audiences who need it most.
I used to run the streets and used cuss words, for example. A lot of Christians think that if you use cuss words you are ignorant, lower class and definitely not a Christian. BUT these same people either cuss in private or use substitute cusswords like "oh shoot", or "gosh darn" or "darn it"....
I have already released both versions and have gotten mixed reviews. Especially since I would LOVE to share my story and the plan with young people so they can see the reality of addictions and other issues that the church seems to like to skirt around and not talk about straight up. Young people in particular need straight answers. How can you really live life like Jesus came to show us when they are living with guilt and shame and aren't able to express themselves???
It's crazy how nobody in the church ever had a porn, alcohol or drug addiction, but somehow you learn about someone in the church committing suicide or getting a divorce. How does a young person who has sex issues talk to an adult and can't use the words they use? Is there really a proper, Christian, educated way to discuss the realities of drug, alcohol or porn addiction?
“Kings, Queens and Killers: Rules of Engagement” and "White, Confused, Black and Christian: The Autobiography of Larry A. Yff (Your View Matters)" is an excellent book! The autobiography comes in two versions (Explicit or Base) for different audiences (youth homes, prisons, churches, etc).
Both books are easy reads that are full of modern day info from Biblical teachings.
Posted in: CRCNA Youth Ministry Newsletter - Jan 2019
So here's my question: Is there anything wrong with a Bible-based, personal development plan that has a base version and an explicit version?
Full disclosure: I am asking because I published a personal development plan based on my autobiography and the rationale behind two versions is because I feel like Christians are seen as hypocritical and aren't able to get the message out to certain audiences who need it most.
I used to run the streets and used cuss words, for example. A lot of Christians think that if you use cuss words you are ignorant, lower class and definitely not a Christian. BUT these same people either cuss in private or use substitute cusswords like "oh shoot", or "gosh darn" or "darn it"....
I have already released both versions and have gotten mixed reviews. Especially since I would LOVE to share my story and the plan with young people so they can see the reality of addictions and other issues that the church seems to like to skirt around and not talk about straight up. Young people in particular need straight answers. How can you really live life like Jesus came to show us when they are living with guilt and shame and aren't able to express themselves???
It's crazy how nobody in the church ever had a porn, alcohol or drug addiction, but somehow you learn about someone in the church committing suicide or getting a divorce. How does a young person who has sex issues talk to an adult and can't use the words they use? Is there really a proper, Christian, educated way to discuss the realities of drug, alcohol or porn addiction?
Any help will be appreciated.
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“Kings, Queens and Killers: Rules of Engagement” and "White, Confused, Black and Christian: The Autobiography of Larry A. Yff (Your View Matters)" is an excellent book! The autobiography comes in two versions (Explicit or Base) for different audiences (youth homes, prisons, churches, etc).
Both books are easy reads that are full of modern day info from Biblical teachings.