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For we do not present our pleas before you because of our righteousness, but because of your great mercy. 19 O Lord, hear; O Lord, forgive. O Lord, pay attention and act. Delay not, for your own sake, O my God, because your city and your people are called by your name. - Daniel 9:18b-19 … Continue reading Wednesday Morning Confession →

*This is an editorial that is meant to unite the Church and those curious of the claims of Christ and wish to examine more closely within the current political debate. In no means do I suppose to hold a perfect theology of such matters, but my convictions have led me to write this. My attempt … Continue reading The Gospel of Politics and the Corruption of Grace →

I find that when God speaks, He often uses multiple sources to do so. Maybe it's because I'm daft, or maybe He does this with everyone but either way, He uses a multi-media approach. Recently, I heard the tremendous commencement speech from the late David Foster Wallace entitled This is Water (which you can listen to … Continue reading Your Perspective and the Way God Speaks →

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 →