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
Category: The Heart and Motives
Discerning motives of the heart and living like people are watching
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
Need joy? Try thankfulness.
Yesterday was our church’s summer picnic. When you go to a large church with several services, you don’t often have the opportunity to connect with everyone. The summer picnic is an attempt to do this, have fun, and bless whoever happens along. Imagine going to the city park one afternoon in August and finding free Read More