Finding the Sacred in the Ordinary
(WARNING: you will be disappointed if you think this blog has anything to do with partisan politics) I have been texting, tweeting, and chatting with someone named SubconsciousGathering online at Need Him for the past few days about all matters of spirituality. He claimed to be a believer who became enlightened and left the church to […]
“You can’t stay in your corner of the Forest waiting for others to come to you. You have to go to them sometimes.” – Winnie the Pooh Wise words from the Pooh that the church needs to be reminded of sometimes. All too often churches adopt a “build it and they will come” mentality which […]
1. We are all theologians. Give it a try. Even atheists have their theology. 2. Just keep listening, and be patient. Doctrine evolves. 3. There is a difference between the inspiration of Scripture and the inspiration of an author. 4. Inerrancy, authority, sufficiency and canonicity all first rest on the shoulders of inspiration. If Scripture […]
Emma has a boyfriend, Trevor. Emma has her trust in Christ and follows Him as her Lord. Trevor doesn’t. Emma suggested that Trevor chat with us. Maybe she had just run out of things to say or feared the rejection. Trevor logged in and chatted with one of our volunteers, Peter. What Trevor didn’t […]
Oh Lord, Longer days do not profit us except those that are spent in Your presence, in Your service, and to Your glory. Lord this year give us a grace that proceeds, follows, guides, sustains, sanctifies, and aides us every hour so that we are never apart from You. Lord this year guide us to […]
Up late tonight. Reflecting. Flipping back through my blog, my prayer journal, and my calendar. Remembering people, places, events. Some minor. Some life changing. Some journeys started, some ended. Some lessons learned, steps taken, apologies offered, and reconciliations made. Far too many still pending. Some new friends found, others lost. But everything was part of […]