thoughts on life and faith
Words kill, words give life; they're either poison or fruit - you choose (Proverbs 18:21 The Message) Normally I don't enjoy The Message translation (I'm an ESV or Extra Snobby Version type of guy) but lately I have liked how the Message brings Scripture to the very common. Sunday, I talked to the teens about … Continue reading Foul Mouth Monday
1 Whoever isolates himself seeks his own desire; he breaks out against all sound judgment (Proverbs 18:1) For the first few years of seriously (somewhat) following Christ, I struggled. Coming out of depression, health issues, and broken relationships, I found that a life with Jesus is simply better (not easier). However, I struggled because I … Continue reading Freaky Friendship Friday
18 There is one whose rash words are like sword thrusts, but the tongue of the wise brings healing (Proverbs 12:18) "I don't have a filter, I just say what ever comes to mind" I remember my friend saying years ago as I tried not to point out the errors in this. I am sure … Continue reading Shut Up Thursday
6 Let everything that has breath praise the Lord! Praise the Lord! (Psalm 150:6) "You need to get out of Psalms" my friend said as I lamented on life. For those who know me as my friend does, my natural Ecclesiastes style frustration with life is ever present. My natural inclination can be melancholy if … Continue reading Clenched Teeth Joy
26 Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words. (Romans 8:26) What makes you groan? There is a certain struggle that we will find ourselves in from time to time. Being … Continue reading Godly Groans
"You contribute nothing to your salvation except the sin that made it necessary" - Jonathan Edwards Sometimes, God's inspiration comes to normal humans in a way which challenges men with the humble and granite truth that can only be divine. Yes the Bible is to be of utmost focus in our journey, but writers like C.S. … Continue reading Gospel Monday
21 For the shepherds are stupid and do not inquire of the Lord; therefore they have not prospered, Jeremiah 10:21 Disclaimer: I am sure that this verse sounds more epic in it's original language. Also, I am taking it out of context. My hermeneutic professor would scold me with her repeated phrase of choice; "context … Continue reading Don’t Be Stupid
44 Therefore you also must be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect (Matthew 24:44) Jesus is both expected in his response and unexpected in his arrival. Timing and presence are two separate things. While he is ever present, his presence is often subtle, muffled, or mysterious. … Continue reading Jesus Will Eventually
Praise the Lord! Sing to the Lord a new song (Psalm 149:1) We all sing sometimes. Our arena is often a car, a shower, or an abandoned aisle at a Wal-Mart. We all carry a tune with us even if we lack the skill or capacity to carry a tune. Somehow, we believe that we … Continue reading Sweet Caroline is a Worship Song
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