In my Christian life, Doubt is my nearly constant companion. Christianity is just not one of those things that comes easy to me. I enjoy it. I find… Read more “The Uncertainty of Lent”
Tag: Gospel
The Suffering of Lent
In our culture, Christianity is a happy religion. Turn on any Christian radio station and listen to the songs that play. Nearly all of them are upbeat,… Read more “The Suffering of Lent”
The Repentance of Lent
“Repent, for the Kingdom of God is at Hand!” I’m sure you’ve seen that on a church sign somewhere. Perhaps someone has yelled it at you while… Read more “The Repentance of Lent”
Starting Over
Jesus’ ministry was good news for everyone he talked to. It was good for the apostles, who believed most of the things that he was doing. It… Read more “Starting Over”
Not Unworthy
In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. God created light and said it was good. God created dry land and plants and said they were… Read more “Not Unworthy”
Don’t Jump To The End Too Quickly
Today is the start of the season of Lent. Lent lasts 46 days (40 days + Sundays). The tradition of Lent is that for that 40 day period, Christians… Read more “Don’t Jump To The End Too Quickly”
Morality is Not Worth Fighting For
“It’s about time someone stood up for morality.” I see that quote (and others like it) fairly often on my Facebook newsfeed. Most recently connected to an… Read more “Morality is Not Worth Fighting For”
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”
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”
The Insufficiency of Righteousness
“What must I do to inherit eternal life?” It’s a question from Luke 18, Matthew 19, Mark 10, and every single Gospel Tract that’s ever been left… Read more “The Insufficiency of Righteousness”
