Many believe, and teach, that if the Bible doesn't directly say "You must," or "You must not," we have liberty to choose our direction and path.  I agree, to a great extent, but I believe this expresses a limited view of Scripture.  First, Scripture teaches that His glory is revealed in Creation.  By stepping outside of the bounds of His creation, we are missing His perfect will for us.  Second, Scripture is filled with principles, both absolutes and truisms.  Biblical principles apply to every situation, and Scripture may well reveal what direction we should choose even though it is not directly stated.  Because these things are not as obvious as a direct "You must," or "You must not," they are frequently neglected in the church--though they can be backed up by Scripture.  Perhaps the church is trying to preserve unity or avoid legalism--and they should--but in doing so, they are leading many into the world instead of out of it.

So, who am I, you may ask, that I would question things that the church has been teaching?  Well, no one really.  I have no books to my credit.  I've not been to seminary or taken any theology classes.   I'm a mom who's received the word and searched the Scriptures for answers as Acts 17:11 says:

These [the people of Berea] were more fair-minded than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness, and searched the Scriptures daily to find out whether these things were so.*

In my site, you will find articles and essays, written by myself or others, that present a Biblical perspective on some of the practices we've come to accept in our Christianity today.  Many of these thoughts were very difficult for me when the Lord first showed them to me, so I'm not claiming they are easy to accept.  Hopefully, though, they will make you think and strengthen your walk with the Lord.