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Colton Dixon Is Challenging Culture With His Message

In a time of widespread offense, Colton Dixon calls Christians to rise above. Recent polls show church membership plummeting, led by younger Americans. But taking offense goes against scripture, which urges overlooking insults and not keeping records of wrongs.

Dixon acknowledges the temptation to leave when hurt. However, he advises using pain as an opportunity for growth in faith and character. Staying put develops maturity, while quitting is easy.

With spiritual forces trying to divide, Dixon challenges believers to go against the flow. Fighting upstream takes “crazy faith,” but rewards await those who persevere. By clinging to biblical truth, Christians can live the better way.

Though countercultural, overcoming offense spreads light in darkness. Dixon inspires us to withstand hardship, stay rooted in community, and let peace prevail.

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Don Chapman

A prolific arranger and songwriter, Don has had songs published by Word, Integrity Music, G3worship and Worship Today, and has orchestrated music for several Christian artists. He serves as the arranger for Hymncharts.com and Worshiphymns.com. He’s been featured on the 700 Club, has been quoted in USAToday and has been a guest lecturer at Liberty University.

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