God Unplugged
Experiencing Christ in Everyday Life
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If My Homie Calls “H-to-the-O-to-the-M-to-the-I-to-the-E, I'm down to the E-N-D.” – Tupac Shakur Read: Ecclesiastes 4:8 -12 Over the few decades of its existence, hip-hop has spawned its share of gifted artist. Tupac no doubt would be one of the hottest of all times. Sadly, the true essence of his genius was clouded, as he became the poster boy for Thug Life. However, if you trace his career back to the days of the Digital Underground, you will find an average kid, raised by a single drug addicted mother, trying to do what “men” intrinsically do, provide. The rap game was the meal ticket, but like anything else that has promise, it was seized, and corrupted. Tupac got caught up in the hype, and a young, gifted voice was taken captive, indoctrinated, and destroyed. Two of his greatest contributions are “Dear Mamma” and “Keep Your Head Up.” These songs display Pac’s true heart. A socially conscience young mind edutaining his audiences. He spoke about the government’s misappropriation of funds, war, the homeless, single parenting, drug addiction, black on black crime, absentee fathers, etc. “If My Homie Calls” also captures a corner of the content of his character. Pac had mad love for childhood homie who got caught up in the drug game. Despite the different life choices, they remained tight. This is where I build my house. Too often Christians forget where they came from. Too often, they come to Christ kick their past to the curb. The Bible does tell us to come out from among the world and be separate; we are instructed not to touch the unclean thing, and to be renewed in the spirit of our minds. I agree with each of these biblical mandates. However, we must properly understand the spirit of these passages. In the gospels, you constantly find Jesus being accused of being a winebibber, a glutton, and a friend of publicans and sinners. Why is that? Because he spent time with them. Uh oh, a contradiction in Scripture, right? Wrong. Jesus knew the Father’s heart. God saves us out of the world, cleans us up, fills us with his spirit, and then sends us right back into the world as fishers of men. God does not make Christians; Christians make Christians. The Bible teaches that like produces like. God is an enigma in the minds of mankind. How do you believe one you cannot experience through the five senses? Very simple, His representatives declare Him unto you; if you have seen me, you have seen the Father.
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About the Book
God Unplugged is a collection of inspirational writings that approach God and the Christian life from a practical perspective as well as theologically. It merges the truths of the Bible with everyday experiences allowing the reader to relate to and grasp the message being conveyed in a matter of fact way. God Unplugged is not one dimensional, it is well rounded, hence the unplugged concept. God Unplugged deals with life behind the scenes, what goes on when the camera is not rolling, what happens when you are "off stage." God Unplugged gives you the nitty gritty reality. Far too often an unrealistic picture is painted of God and the Christian experience. God Unplugged gives you a balanced view of both.
About the Author
Aaron is a native of Philadelphia who discovered his passion and gift for writing in an odd way. He met a fellow Christian, Kevin Garland, who at the time wrote and posted a daily spiritual devotional on his personal website. Aaron was impressed by Kevin's commitment and diligence. Aaron then took it upon himself to write his first devotional, emailed it to Kevin, and he posted it on his website. From that day he began writing a daily message and emailing it to friends and family. For close to one year he would rise early in the morning and write an inspirational message and email it to a list of people that grew to over 300 direct email subscribers not to mention those to whom it was forwarded. Many began to inquire if he were writing a book; you now hold his answer in your hands.
Aaron loves Jesus and he loves to study his word to unearth nuggets of truth to share with his readers. He truly is a teacher at heart and he seeks to bring old truth with a new flavor. There is no question when it comes to his faith and trust in God.