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: Love
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”
A Rant and a Vote
Righteous Indignation. That’s what I felt watching the debate last night. Some of the things that were said made me so angry and sad about the state… Read more “A Rant and a Vote”
Rejecting Hate
I’m so sick of politics. I mean, who isn’t? You can’t turn on the radio or the TV without seeing political discussion. You can’t log on to… Read more “Rejecting Hate”
Loving Sinful People Isn’t Endorsing Sinful Behavior
Where is the line between accepting someone and approving of what they do? That’s a question I’ve heard occasionally. From my youth kids. From a few of their… Read more “Loving Sinful People Isn’t Endorsing Sinful Behavior”
I Am The Church’s Biggest Enemy
The Church is made up of broken people. That’s probably not a surprise to anyone. It shouldn’t be. The whole nature of Christianity hinges on the idea… Read more “I Am The Church’s Biggest Enemy”
Poisoned Grace
One of the biggest head-scratching moments in the Old Testament takes place in Exodus 16. The Hebrew people have been rescued from captivity. They’ve crossed the Red Sea.… Read more “Poisoned Grace”
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”
You Don’t Get Credit For Talking About It
I met Tom, one of the shepherds at my church, for coffee on Monday afternoon just to talk about life. We were talking about how to be effective… Read more “You Don’t Get Credit For Talking About It”
