Month: November 2016

1 Be imitators of me, as I am of Christ. (1 Corinthians 11:1) Who is your Paul? Who is your real world example of your desired faith? We often tell teens they become who they surround themselves with. The same is true for adults. Sometimes the life of Christ can seem so distant and foreign. … Continue reading Who Are You Imitating? →

8 To sum up, all of you be harmonious, sympathetic, brotherly, kindhearted, and humble in spirit; 9 not returning evil for evil or insult for insult, but giving a blessing instead; (1 Peter 3:8-9a) It's a significant Tuesday in November. After what seems like an eternity of build up, it is upon us. Don't panic. There have been over forty presidents, … Continue reading Voting Day Blues →

13 For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength. (Philippians 4:13) 8 “Everything is meaningless,” says the Teacher, “completely meaningless.” (Ecclesiastes 12:8) There are two different people in this world. Well, honestly there are more but I thought a dramatic first sentence might draw more attention. Anyways, there are more than two types of people … Continue reading Chick Fil A Theology →

14 Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them. 15 Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep. 16 Live in harmony with one another. Do not be haughty, but associate with the lowly. Never be wise in your own sight. 17 Repay no one evil for evil, but give thought to do what is honorable in the sight of … Continue reading A Backwards Cross →

"The only truth is music" - Jack Kerouac I was 16 and my life was falling apart. At least that is how I remember feeling. The truth is, within the years of youth lay a thousand tiny tragedies. In this I envy teens, for they live a life of valleys and peaks. This is where a … Continue reading All Music is Spiritual →

29 For the gifts and the calling of God are irrevocable. (Romans 11:29) On most days I don't feel redeemed. "Saved", "rescued", "born again" are all distant identities in these times. There is a spiritual plane I seem to float just under, choosing instead to busy myself in the temporary. It is so easy to discredit the … Continue reading The Tattoo of God →

25 Therefore, having put away falsehood, let each one of you speak the truth with his neighbor, for we are members one of another. 26 Be angry and do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger, 27 and give no opportunity to the devil. (Ephesians 4:25-27) Election season is both painful and comical. It is the time of … Continue reading The Politician in us All →