Our pastor relates private worship with God to intimacies in marriage. Basically, the acts of love that happen behind closed doors should be greater than what takes place in public. Otherwise it is like a cold, dead marriage where the couple acts like everything is fine in front of others. He wasn’t saying if you Read More
Category: The Heart and Motives
Discerning motives of the heart and living like people are watching
Praying naked
I am not a Bible scholar and I do not want the responsibility of being a teacher—but I discussed praying with someone recently. He had read something which professed a heart change when you physically humbled yourself before God. Basically, you need to kneel when you pray to get the most out of it. As Read More
Send me a twenty and you’ll be rich
Shouldn’t you be a little wary of anyone who makes that claim? A friend visited another church recently and after, she was unsettled. They emphasized something to the effect “live generously and you will be blessed.” I actually have no problem with that doctrine. Living generously is a valuable principle for believers and unbelievers alike. Read More
You Love Who You Love
I am never more acquainted with my counter-culture views than when I listen to popular music. Most songs fall flat. I find myself adding lyrics or “postscripts” because the declarations are so contingent and guarded yet offered as amazing tributes. They just aren’t good enough — I’ve grown accustom to the unconditional kind of love. Read More
Ignoring the cat poop in the room?
Our cat now comes and goes as he pleases, and I love that he does his business outdoors. But once in awhile, when he was sick, or we go on vacation I’ll pull out the litter box. I kept smelling cat poop and every day it got worse. Sometimes I’m such a dork. I would Read More