on Kim Davis

  Unless, you've been away in Antarctica for the past six months, you've more than likely heard about Kim Davis. She is the KY county clerk who refused to grant marriage licenses to homosexual couples in her county. Kim went to jail for this position, faced amazing public scrutiny, and is now back at work. We'll see what the future holds for Kim, but I want to bring up a few big points on this issue.

1) Kim Davis stood up for her beliefs.
  Despite whether or not you agree with her, and I know there are many great Christians who fall on both sides of the argument, what can't be denied is that Kim Davis was willing to go jail for her beliefs. Her stance took courage. If faced with a similar situation when one of my Christian beliefs and convictions was under question would I have the same courage? I'd like to think so. You are more than free to draw your own opinions on her, but understand the woman is willing to stand up for her beliefs.

  One important thing needs to be said and that is to make sure your beliefs line up with the word of God. Both sides on the Kim Davis' argument have legit reasoning say their side is right from the Bible. The hope is that Kim did not take her stance before spending much time in prayerful meditation before God, and we hope that her stance is not a media stunt.

2) There really are no winners here.
  In the long run there is and has been little understanding and few if any signs of reconciliation towards people who differ on their opinions of gay marriage. If you support ideals and causes like Kim Davis you'll be more adamant about them and if you oppose them you'll be more likely to stop and oppose similar causes and people in the future. My encouragement is to seek friendship and fellowship with those who disagree with you on gay marriage and other issues. Dialogue, converse, engage, on these issues, but always do so in a spirit of love. Never stop breaking bread with people over a disagreement, because what you unites you in Christ is far greater than whatever separates you.

  Learn from Kim Davis. Allow Kim Davis to challenge you to explore your own beliefs. Know that Kim Davis is a beloved child of God, but never let your opinions of Kim Davis or any other issues that are divisive in our country today cause you to break fellowship with a fellow brother or sister in Christ.