The joy in coming into agreement with God's Word and will
"Are we really this empty?" I find myself asking that question a lot lately. Check the trending headlines or your social media and you'll see it: we are a culture grasping at straws for the next thing to come and soothe us, define us, entertain us or empower us. If you aren't "hustling", you're not getting... Continue Reading →
There's a really thoughtful article over at Sheologians this week discussing, among other things, how we use words and the importance of speaking Biblically. What does it mean to use Biblically sound words? Why is this important? We aren't talking about not cursing here, it's something fairly sneaky that's happening, and it's incredibly important. "And so, when you... Continue Reading →
Happy 2018! I think I'm not supposed to say this, but I don't mind one bit the end of the holidays. I love Christmas, but there's something about January. December is a month filled with family, friends, food, activity and just... a lot. I love decorating the house, and I equally love un-decking all the... Continue Reading →
"Where is the life we have lost in living? Where is the wisdom we have lost in knowledge? Where is the knowledge we have lost in information?" TS Eliot The Information Age. It's our blessing and our curse. I often joke I was born into the wrong era because I don't always love everything that... Continue Reading →
Are you starting to get a little excited for a new year? I know, we are knee deep in Christmas right now, but December goes by faster than any other month whether we want it to or not. Maybe I'm not supposed to admit this, but I always look forward to the post-Christmas cleaning of... Continue Reading →
"Much of Christianity is trying to make things fit logically that do not match what you are seeing in front of your face." Well now aint' that the truth. This is a quote that could come from a pastor or a seeker, a well-seasoned Bible professor or a disillusioned young person. It's actually a comment... Continue Reading →
We behaved with simplicity and godly sincerity, not by earthly wisdom but by the grace of God. 2 Corinthians 1:12 November days can be dreary. The world seems like a foggy and grey place as well. The past few days we find ourselves in a familiar cycle of shock, sadness and general confusion. We dig... Continue Reading →
I noticed on 'the Twitter' today that "world mental health day" is trending. For those less inclined to serious topics, it's also "national handbag day", so take your pick. A day for literally everything, because someone started a hashtag. It's fascinating. I'm all for a mental health day though, the world feels positively apocalyptic lately.... Continue Reading →
This week marks the 20th anniversary of the passing of one of my personal 'giants' of the faith and great influences, Christian music artist Rich Mullins, who died in a car accident on his way to a benefit concert. If you don't know who he was, give his music, lyrics and writing a try, I... Continue Reading →
"I want to to suggest that, at 41, if you still feel pressure from the culture to say something, then you’re probably not prepared for the hard cultural onslaught that is coming in the next two decades that will bring you to 61. For sober silence rather than self-indulgent promotion might just get us... Continue Reading →
Into the Foolishness of God 