Do you truly buy into the things that you say you believe?
None of us would “deny” Christ in this day and age (at least not the same way Peter did) – Jesus is too popular a figure in our culture. But what does our life say? Are we denying Him that way? 
Are we holding back from joining conversations about faith because we don’t want people to find out we are a christian? After all, if they did find out, that would mean having to live a higher standard than the rest of them, and that just doesn’t sound appealing, does it? Are we denying Christ every time we start ranting and raving in our car, flicking the occasional bird? Or how about when we go out for a night out at bars and clubs? Are we denying Him then? How about our romantic relationships? Do they look any different than someone who is a non-christian? Hmmm…
Are we ashamed of our faith?
You might be thinking, “Hey, that’s not a fair statement. I’m not ashamed, but I just don’t think I have to be that radical to call myself a believer. After all, look at Peter. He denied Christ three times! AND he was one of Jesus’ closest friends.”
But if you take a look at Peter’s response, he repents and breaks down almost immediately.
Immediately the rooster crowed the second time. Then Peter remembered the word Jesus had spoken to him: “Before the rooster crows twice you will disown me three times.” And he broke down and wept. – Mark 14:72
What’s the key to being unashamed of our faith in Christ? Paul gives us an answer as he writes in prison after having been persecuted for his faith in 2 Timothy 1:12:
“That is why I am suffering as I am. Yet I am not ashamed, because I know whom I have believed, and am convinced that he is able to guard what I have entrusted to him for that day”
The key is:
1) you must KNOW Christ…not just know of him.
2) you must believe in Him.
Did you catch that? Paul was not ashamed because he KNOWS who he has BELIEVED in.
Do you think Paul would have proclaimed Christ as his Lord and Savior if he wasn’t completely sold out for Him? Did Paul think his faith was worth going to prison for? Uh…apparently.
But that’s Paul, he’s a super christian. He’s nothing like the rest of us.
Is that what you’re thinking? Well let’s take a look at the secular world. If you stop to think about it, people proclaim some crazy things – The Lock Ness Monster, Big Foot, UFO’s and Aliens, Evolution…because they actually believe it. 
No one is going to proclaim something they don’t believe, unless of course you are a liar.
If you aren’t proclaiming Christ in your life (through your words AND actions), maybe it’s because you are ashamed. And if you are ashamed, maybe you don’t believe in Him to begin with.
-Nathan Fitzgerald
The Calm Before the Storm 
The ROOSTER article was a challenge that we surely need from time to time. It will remind us to be more aware of our actions instead of just bombing out there in the midst of the people who are watching moves we make. More importantly God is watching. Not to catch us up, but just lovingly wanting to guide us in all godliness and good character…like HIM. We want to please him before anyone else in our life. Sometimes it’s difficult to get to that place. I know we can all catch onto looking to Him for the strength and intelligence that we need for life’s daily activities…it’s a routine we need to practice..going to Him relationally. He is our Father and Friend Thanks for the challenge Nathan. We do need to judge our actions and motivations Go Bro..keep up the good thinking…the mind must be renewed by the word of God everyday so we do not hear the cockadoodledoo.