Many years ago now I began to struggle with acid reflux. A primary contributing factor turned out to be drinking way too much coffee.

My doctor recommended switching to decaf coffee as well as cutting back on the amount I was drinking. I did as my doctor recommended and thankfully have had way less problems with acid reflux since.

I must admit though, all these years later and I still don’t like decaf as much as I used to enjoy a good cup of regular coffee. Maybe you’re   thinking “well duh there’s no pick-me-up in decaf.” The truth is, I never noticed any difference in my energy level one way or the other with coffee. What I did notice though was the difference in flavor.

I think at times our Christianity can be similar. When we first become Christians, we are zesty and bold, full of flavor and zing. Over time we can be convinced we need to take away the zing and zest because it might upset others.

We are still Christians just like decaf is still coffee. The problem is, most people don’t see us as a real cup of Christianity because they are looking for the boldness and flavor that a Master who has overcome death should bring.

There has been more than one occasion over the past few weeks when a member told me they “almost let loose” meaning they almost let their emotions take over.

If those emotions are derived from the joy of a risen Savior and the hope of eternal life maybe we need to “let loose” and if it gives someone else a little acid reflux we can refer them to the GREAT PHYSICIAN!