Posted in Scripture on Jul 27th, 2010
Oh, the depth of the riches and wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are his judgments and how inscrutable his ways! “For who has known the mind of the Lord, or who has been his counselor?” “Or who has given a gift to him that he might be repaid?” For from him and through [...]
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Posted in Faith, Life on Jul 19th, 2010
Having a son certainly changes perspective. I now read passages like this one differently. And when I pick up our crying baby, I’ll whisper to him, “It’s okay. Daddy has you.” But that doesn’t always console him. And it got me to thinking how many times my God whispers those same words to my soul, and [...]
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Posted in Missional, Poetry on Jul 14th, 2010
This poem was inspired by this post by Peter Rollins. Please read it before you read the poem. I don’t want to know what I know I’d rather hide my head in the sand Or claim I do not understand The plight of my fellow man I’d rather maintain the status quo I don’t want [...]
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Posted in Parables, Religion on Jul 11th, 2010
Two friends decided to take up the hobby of hiking. They immediately fell in love with nature and enjoyed being out in it for extended periods of time. What started out as one day hikes turned into overnight trips and then into weeklong excursions. They were so enthused by their new-found sport that they shared [...]
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Posted in Faith, Missional on Jul 6th, 2010
I believe Christians should be known for what they do, not for what they don’t do.
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