Today through conversation, I found that I have probably not communicated some struggles of thought very well. I think on many if not most issues there is a balance that exists that is the "answer" and as a minister I want to lean one direction and communicate and fight for the side that is slightly imbalanced, yet not to heavily or the pendulum will simply tilt too far the other way.

I do not take back any statements I have made so far, but I think it is important to look at the other side. Taking a look at government, I have been leaning against the culture of America because I believe that idolizing country is our society's problem right now. However, we can see in the Bible that we must lean the other way and show proper respect as the New Testament clearly tells us to respect those in authority and listen to them.

I do, however, believe that our country is leaning too much one direction and as in every case I simply want Jesus in the center of everything, and I believe that it is most effective to lean the direction I have been at this point in our culture.

Thanks for struggling with me.