I started reading “The Culturally Savvy Christian” last week.  From the book, there is one major issue that is resonating in my heart.   As Christian families, we must learn how to minister in this culture without being consumed by this culture.   At the point where we are consuming more of culture than we are of Christ and His word, we are at risk of allowing a lost world to guide us (either consciously or subliminally) in our family’s beliefs, attitudes, and actions.  I believe Staub is right when he argues that, “So much theology is derived from popular culture that many argue that it has replaced religion.”  While it is often subtle, a reality show title like “American Idol”, a character like “Cinderella’s” fairy god mother, or a promise that Disneyland is the place where “dreams really do come true” can have far reaching influence on our minds and the minds of our maturing children.  Do you spend more time consuming the Word than you do consuming PopCulture (magazines, tv, movies, internet, etc)? What about your children? Do they spend more time in front of the television than they do in Bible reading, singing praise songs, and praying combined? If so, is it possible that our sinful world could be a greater influence on our attitudes, actions, and beliefs than the sovereign God who created and sustains us? An excerpt from the book states that “A thoughtful person knows that superficial pop culture is the cultural equivalent of junk food; it looks, feels, and tastes good but is often utterly lacking in nutrients… “  Are you thoughtful enough to know this, or have you been deceived too? If we ever hope for our families to become culture-creators rather than culture-imitators, it will begin with a fulfilling diet of Jesus and His Word.  Let’s limit the junk, and give ‘em the good stuff.