Two words: Train wreck.

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Think about it. Paris Hilton. Famous for being famous. Does she have talent? No. She has made a career out of being fluff. Just a blonde and nothing much else. But man do the folks flock to her…

Look at the American church. It’s growing to be growing - but have we seen any real change in the hearts of the people? We feel like we must entertain people to get them in the doors. We are ashamed of the Gospel, so we make sure we up the fluff factor. Put on a good show, a make the money, and call it a day. Job well done.

I truly believe that we have lost our awe over the Gospel. We think that it alone is not enough to change people. “I mean it’s good and all, but where’s the WOW factor?” I was once told by a pastor (I’m dead serious). Wow factor? What about the overwhelming power of the Gospel. Don’t blame the Word for being impotent - check your own pants.

When we can simply understand that we’re a people in need of a God. And that his word and message is more than sufficent - there is an utmost power in it.

Let us not be apart of the Paris Hilton Church - blonde, pretty and empty.