One of the most interesting stories in the Hebrew Bible is that of Noah and the Flood (Genesis 6-9). And by interesting, what I mean is that… Read more “Learning From the Failure of God”
Tag: faith
Remember, O Man, That Dust Thou Art
If you attend an Ash Wednesday service today (and I highly recommend that you do), chances are pretty good that the priest or minister who applies your… Read more “Remember, O Man, That Dust Thou Art”
An Unrealistic Hope
“The ultimate weakness of violence is that it is a descending spiral, begetting the very thing it seeks to destroy. Instead of diminishing evil, it multiplies it. Through… Read more “An Unrealistic Hope”
Don’t Walk Alone
Every Easter and Christmas, there’s a surge of attendance at churches. People who don’t regularly attend church show up for the important weeks of the year. And… Read more “Don’t Walk Alone”
No More Christian Elitists
When I went to college, I experienced profound shifts of faith. Things I had always believed to be true about God and Church no longer resonated with… Read more “No More Christian Elitists”
Getting Offended is a Prideful Thing To Do
It doesn’t take much to offend someone these days. It often seems people are looking for excuses to be offended or angry. Whether it’s cups at a coffee… Read more “Getting Offended is a Prideful Thing To Do”
Constant Productivity is the Opposite of Faith
I’m busy again this week. I’m busy every week. That’s the nature of my job. I have a lot to do. Plan events, write classes, perform maintenance… Read more “Constant Productivity is the Opposite of Faith”
Confessions of an Almost Atheist
I struggle with faith. A lot. I mean, I work in a church. I spend large chunks of my time reading the Bible, praying, and contemplating on… Read more “Confessions of an Almost Atheist”
Stop Treating Faith Like Science
Scotland recently banned the teaching of Creationism as a scientific theory in their classes. Some of the people I’ve seen share that news on Facebook are pretty upset… Read more “Stop Treating Faith Like Science”
Perpetual Exodus – Baptism and the Story of Scripture
I like the book of Exodus. If you read my blog on any kind of a regular basis, you probably already knew that. I tend to refer to… Read more “Perpetual Exodus – Baptism and the Story of Scripture”
