I just had epiphany.

I'm an advocate for anything IV or Christian fellowship related...Bible study, large-group meetings and all the picnics, and all the "community fun-time" that goes with it. But, on the other hand, I'm a firm believer that good works don't give you salvation - if you read the book of James, you'll see that's pretty evident. I always always tell people that's it not about good works - like tithing or going to church or anything of those things.

What I realized just now is that I still really encourage Christians to do these things. If they don't go to IV for a while, it's not like I think they are lesser of a person, but I do think less of their spirituality, like I get worried. I know how easy it is to fall away and get swept up in all the crap you do. It's really really easy to forget God, and I just don't want that to happen.

I'm afraid people think I'm being legalistic, but I don't mean to...I'm just worried for you. I want you to be surrounded by Christian community and bring you into the presence of God so you can deal with what you need to. I never meant to sound legalistic...I just care about your heart.