I wrote a blog recently on the idea that Christians who claim that God loves us enough to die for us sometimes have a hard time believing that same God loves us enough to want to talk to us. And even if we theoretically and intellectually accept and understand the concept, it’s challenging to live … More …but I don’t always like what He has to say.
A long time ago, in a land far away, there was this group of people. A big group. Thousands of people who lived together, worked together and ate together. A group of people who were reminded often of their history together and from where they came… There once was a man named Abram. His name … More Kingly?
I like to make lists. I mean, I really like to make lists. If there were a list of all the great list makers in the world, I would be competing to be at the top of that list with one of my most favorite friends, Amber. Perhaps that’s one reason why we are such good friends. … More something
Why is it that Christians commonly believe that God loves us enough to die for us but doesn’t seem to want to talk to us? It’s a question posed by Pricilla Shirer in Discerning the Voice of God: How to Recognize When God Speaks, and she’s probably not the first person ever to ask such a question … More He wants to talk to me?!?
It’s sad when a slang term coined to describe an attitude toward commitment based on the fear of missing out on something better, specifically when something better is determined by what one can “get” out of a social situation or friend, becomes completely acceptable among adults. It’s true. At least a little bit. I’m not … More “FOMO”
When I was a child, I’m fairly certain that I associated vegetables with punishment, torture and all things evil in the world. We would have infamous showdowns over broccoli, peas and green beans at the dinner table as my parents would assign the number of bites or pieces I had to consume, and I had … More Eat This
I’ve been thinking a lot lately about that which I’ve been thinking. You read that right; I’ve been thinking about my thoughts. More specifically, I’ve been thinking about why that matters and how to change my thinking on or about certain things. It sounds complicated. Actually, it’s more confusing and frustrating than complicated, but it’s … More “…take captive every thought…”
New Years Resolutions are funny little things. They can fill the empty conversation space at a party on December 31, be the answer to various questions at dinner and are sometimes overly stereotypical. Lose weight. Go to church. Get up early. Read more books. [Fill in the blank with the one that you failed to … More Better than a Resolution
“I’m sorry, it’s just that [something I can justify as not my fault] happened, so I had to [do/say something I shouldn’t do or not do/say something I was supposed to do/say].” “No worries.” [I’ll pretend I’m cool enough to not let this bother me, so no big deal, even though I’m annoyed with you.] … More The Importance of Apology
What does it mean to truly, joyfully delight in the Lord? That was the question posed when it was debated that joy is the opposite of fine and mundane, not the opposite of depressed or terrible. What does it look like to seek joy and fulfillment while loving God and loving others? Where must the … More the idea of delight
20 years & 1000 words 