A dull iron ax-head needs to be sharpened to be at its best. Whether you are a possible, brand-new, or longer-than-you-can-remember Christian, make sure your ax-head of spirituality is not taking a back seat. Be intentional.

About "The Nonmicrowaved Truth":
How fast do you have to have "IT"? Our culture tells us to find a microwave to speed up the process. C.L. Whiteside, a man who sees and hears multiple perspectives through his life of coaching sports, serving in education, and attempting to conform to Christ, searches for the nonmicrowaved truth. C.L. gets that what’s cool and acceptable now, may not be cool and acceptable tomorrow—and most importantly, may not be what’s best.

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"The Nonmicrowaved Truth" is a Time of Grace production.

With this month being celebrated by some as Pride Month, we look at: is it right or wrong to chase what makes you happy? You and I need to exercise caution when the phrase "do whatever makes you happy" is encouraged around us. Because there's danger in relying solely on a moral compass motivated by our flesh and common sense.

About "The Nonmicrowaved Truth":
How fast do you have to have "IT"? Our culture tells us to find a microwave to speed up the process. C.L. Whiteside, a man who sees and hears multiple perspectives through his life of coaching sports, serving in education, and attempting to conform to Christ, searches for the nonmicrowaved truth. C.L. gets that what’s cool and acceptable now, may not be cool and acceptable tomorrow—and most importantly, may not be what’s best.

Hit up C.L. on Twitter or Instagram: @ChampionLife23

"The Nonmicrowaved Truth" is a Time of Grace production.

Some of us look, act, and sound just like our parents. DNA is real and provides inherited strengths and weaknesses. We should all study our parents and see what predispositions and mindsets we've inherited. However, we should not forget to examine and study our spiritual heavenly Father too and see what we've inherited from him. 

About "The Nonmicrowaved Truth":
How fast do you have to have "IT"? Our culture tells us to find a microwave to speed up the process. C.L. Whiteside, a man who sees and hears multiple perspectives through his life of coaching sports, serving in education, and attempting to conform to Christ, searches for the nonmicrowaved truth. C.L. gets that what’s cool and acceptable now, may not be cool and acceptable tomorrow—and most importantly, may not be what’s best.

Hit up C.L. on Twitter or Instagram: @ChampionLife23

"The Nonmicrowaved Truth" is a Time of Grace production.

Don't put it past yourself . . . you are capable of greatness. BUT you are also capable of evil. Understanding the "why" to both helps us move wisely. Do you realize what you are capable of, or are you avoiding some of the evidence?

About "The Nonmicrowaved Truth":
How fast do you have to have "IT"? Our culture tells us to find a microwave to speed up the process. C.L. Whiteside, a man who sees and hears multiple perspectives through his life of coaching sports, serving in education, and attempting to conform to Christ, searches for the nonmicrowaved truth. C.L. gets that what’s cool and acceptable now, may not be cool and acceptable tomorrow—and most importantly, may not be what’s best.

Hit up C.L. on Twitter or Instagram: @ChampionLife23

"The Nonmicrowaved Truth" is a Time of Grace production.

What you put your pride in matters. Pride can make a person deny needing what they need most, or pride can give hope and confidence against anything.

About "The Nonmicrowaved Truth":
How fast do you have to have "IT"? Our culture tells us to find a microwave to speed up the process. C.L. Whiteside, a man who sees and hears multiple perspectives through his life of coaching sports, serving in education, and attempting to conform to Christ, searches for the nonmicrowaved truth. C.L. gets that what’s cool and acceptable now, may not be cool and acceptable tomorrow—and most importantly, may not be what’s best.

Hit up C.L. on Twitter or Instagram: @ChampionLife23

"The Nonmicrowaved Truth" is a Time of Grace production.

Have you ever found yourself saying, "I just want to be comfortable in life"? Comfort doesn't have a price tag next to it in most cases, but you'll be surprised by what we sometimes are willing to pay. In the same light, we have to look at what Jesus was willing to pay to make us eternally comfortable.

About "The Nonmicrowaved Truth":
How fast do you have to have "IT"? Our culture tells us to find a microwave to speed up the process. C.L. Whiteside, a man who sees and hears multiple perspectives through his life of coaching sports, serving in education, and attempting to conform to Christ, searches for the nonmicrowaved truth. C.L. gets that what’s cool and acceptable now, may not be cool and acceptable tomorrow—and most importantly, may not be what’s best.

Hit up C.L. on Twitter or Instagram: @ChampionLife23

"The Nonmicrowaved Truth" is a Time of Grace production.

What offends you, and why? Does our culture promote being offended? Jesus came off as offensive to some, but his "offense" was warranted and needed. Offend like Jesus does, and know there is a difference in having something exposed compared to having something revealed. 

About "The Nonmicrowaved Truth":
How fast do you have to have "IT"? Our culture tells us to find a microwave to speed up the process. C.L. Whiteside, a man who sees and hears multiple perspectives through his life of coaching sports, serving in education, and attempting to conform to Christ, searches for the nonmicrowaved truth. C.L. gets that what’s cool and acceptable now, may not be cool and acceptable tomorrow—and most importantly, may not be what’s best.

Hit up C.L. on Twitter or Instagram: @ChampionLife23

"The Nonmicrowaved Truth" is a Time of Grace production.

Does the church care more about your money or more about your spiritual well-being? Money can be a difficult topic of discussion, especially inside the walls of a church, even though it's a topic the Bible and Jesus don't avoid. The real question we all face is this: Is the church being greedy or am I?

About "The Nonmicrowaved Truth":
How fast do you have to have "IT"? Our culture tells us to find a microwave to speed up the process. C.L. Whiteside, a man who sees and hears multiple perspectives through his life of coaching sports, serving in education, and attempting to conform to Christ, searches for the nonmicrowaved truth. C.L. gets that what’s cool and acceptable now, may not be cool and acceptable tomorrow—and most importantly, may not be what’s best.

Hit up C.L. on Twitter or Instagram: @ChampionLife23

"The Nonmicrowaved Truth" is a Time of Grace production.

If you consider yourself a leader, mentor, and/or a person of influence, that guidance needs to direct others in the right direction. Discover who is the best mentor, counselor, and influencer possible and how you can become even more positively impactful. 

About "The Nonmicrowaved Truth":
How fast do you have to have "IT"? Our culture tells us to find a microwave to speed up the process. C.L. Whiteside, a man who sees and hears multiple perspectives through his life of coaching sports, serving in education, and attempting to conform to Christ, searches for the nonmicrowaved truth. C.L. gets that what’s cool and acceptable now, may not be cool and acceptable tomorrow—and most importantly, may not be what’s best.

Hit up C.L. on Twitter or Instagram: @ChampionLife23

"The Nonmicrowaved Truth" is a Time of Grace production.

How do you know what wave you should be riding? The amount of support for something doesn't make it right or wrong. Right is right, and wrong is wrong. However, what wave you should be riding is something you can figure out. 

About "The Nonmicrowaved Truth":
How fast do you have to have "IT"? Our culture tells us to find a microwave to speed up the process. C.L. Whiteside, a man who sees and hears multiple perspectives through his life of coaching sports, serving in education, and attempting to conform to Christ, searches for the nonmicrowaved truth. C.L. gets that what’s cool and acceptable now, may not be cool and acceptable tomorrow—and most importantly, may not be what’s best.

Hit up C.L. on Twitter or Instagram: @ChampionLife23

"The Nonmicrowaved Truth" is a Time of Grace production.