thoughts on life and faith
But what we are is known to God, and I hope it is known also to your conscience - 2Corinthians 5:11b I continually ask whether people can ever truly change. While the exact situations I struggled with have changed through the years, there is still the underlying sin that manifests itself through similar avenues. In many … Continue reading Messes of Men
"There are times in our lives - scary, unsettling times - when we know that we need help or answers but we're not sure what kind, or even what the problem or question is. We look and look, tearing apart our lives like we're searching for car keys in our couch, and we come up … Continue reading Questions, Groans, and Alcohol Sales
#10 Neil Diamond - Yes, the guy who brought us "Sweet Caroline" is a national treasure and I will fight you if you disagree. #9 Facebook - Is there a better way to find out how that guy you met at that one thing voted? What if you wanted to figure out which Game of … Continue reading 10 Irreverent Things To Be Thankful For
Oh, God said to Abraham, "Kill me a son" Abe say, "Man, you must be puttin' me on" God say, "No," Abe say, "What?" God say, "You can do what you want Abe, but The next time you see me comin', you better run" - Bob Dylan "Highway 61 Revisited" There is something to be said … Continue reading Why We Need More Sinner Songwriters
5 For there is one God, and there is one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus - 1 Timothy 2:5 One survey of the current state of the world will undoubtedly show a disconnect between us and God - between the ideal and the practical. We can assume by the condition of … Continue reading It’s All About Jesus
I love the Lord, because He has heard my voice and my pleas for mercy. 2 Because He inclined His ear to me, therefore I will call on Him as long as I live - Psalm 116:1-2 There is something special about being heard. In a world of constant noise, any time our voice is … Continue reading The Voice in the Noise
Love never ends. As for prophecies, they will pass away; as for tongues, they will cease; as for knowledge, it will pass away. - 1 Corinthians 13:8 Last week was affectionately labeled Reformation Day. This is meant to be a day where we celebrate Protestant reformers like Luther who broke away from the religious establishment. … Continue reading Coke Zero, The Reformation, and Student Loans
8 It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust in man. 9 It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust in princes - Psalm 118:8-9 Is the Lord our refuge? There is plenty in this world to place trust in. People, policy, and provision all seem trustworthy … Continue reading Trust Not Princes
30 He must become greater; I must become less. - John 3:30 Are there any greater explanations of the life of faith than this? The words of John the Baptist ring true to this day for those who wish to take this journey seriously. The progressive nature of this statement, coupled with the depth of who … Continue reading He Is More
17 Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change. - James 1:17 So it's been four weeks since my son was born. While in some ways this feels like a lifetime, the fact that the first sentence still feels … Continue reading Four Weeks of Fatherhood (Or How I Learned to Stop Worrying And Love the Baby)
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