Tag: Cultural Values

By Drake Hunter | Guest Commentary, Rocky Mountain Voice If anyone would come after Me, let him deny himself, take up his cross daily, and follow Me. ~ Luke 9:23 ~ Jesus calls us not to discover ourselves but to deny ourselves. This moment places us in No Man’s Land—the space between our current identity and the person God is shaping us to be. No Man’s Land is never easy; it’s where our old self resists letting go and fully surrendering to God's will. It’s also a place where our desire to stay in control is challenged. But Jesus reminds us that this is the starting point of our journey. Few words of Jesus challenge us more than 'Deny Yourself!' Today, many popular sayings promote different ideas: “You do you” and “You are enough.” While these phrases can sound kind,...