Being skeptical about what you read or hear is always a good idea. But don’t let that skepticism turn into cynicism toward God.
↓ TranscriptNim: MY READERS DEMAND THE BEST FROM ME!
Nim: MY READERS DEMAND THAT I BE SKEPTICAL!
Nim: MY READERS DEMAND THAT I FIGHT FOR THEM!
Nim: MY READERS DEMAND THAT I QUESTION ALL AUTHORITY!
Abby: ALL authority? What about the authority of God Almighty?
Nim: MY READERS HAVE TO SETTLE FOR 3 OUT OF 4 OF THEIR DEMANDS!
Every week, great things are happening at your church. Your church bulletin can keep you up to date on everything that’s going on!
↓ TranscriptAbby: So I hear you're writing for the church bulletin.
Nim: Yep!
Nim: I've found my true calling. I'm going to rip the lid off corruption, take on the special interests and invoke fear at the very mention of my name.
Abby: Mmm, hmm. And what did you write about the church picnic?
Nim: Pish, posh! Noboddy cares about that trifle.
Abby: I care!
Nim: No, you just THINK you do. My job is to tell you what you SHOULD care about.
There are lots of ways to get involved at your church. Are you a good writer? Then why not volunteer to write for the church newsletter?
↓ TranscriptNim: I've started writing for the church newsletter.
Con: That's great!
Nim: Yeah, and I'm not going to just write fluff-pieces either. I'm going to be a hard-hitting, take-no-prisoners, investigative journalist.
Nim: I'm going to use the time-honored tools of baseless accusations, innuendo and fear to whip my readers into a fury! Now I just need a juicy subject for my first Pulitzer Prize-winning story!
Con: I don't know if...
Nim: I've got it! Wednesday Night Suppers: What Are You REALLY Eating?!!!