Is religion a personal thing?
Today I was walking with a group of brothers in Christ and we saw a few guys sitting on a bench smoking pot. One guy had a big flashy cross. I asked him about it and if he knew what … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: September 2010
Don’t Worry, Fear
This is a post I came across in my electronic journal from January 9th, 2010. (I use both a paper journal and a private blog for an electronic journal.) Yesterday I was praying and worshiping at church. I felt led … Continue reading
Along the Way
I’ve normally been someone who runs from one thing to another. The journey between point A and B was mostly a necessary expense that should be gone through as quick as possible. That’s why I loved longboarding places. I did … Continue reading
Just a Friendly Reminder
of the ridiculousness of my sin! Here is a photo of (just some) of my old clubbin’ clothes. Paul and I got to go through them. Wow, there were some doosies in there, including one that had slits in the … Continue reading
Family Photo
The more people you add to your family, the more of a miracle it is to get everyone looking and smiling! But here we are with our TWO boys! We were at my parents’ for “Daddy’s birthday party,” where Luke … Continue reading
Principles for Missional Living
A couple sundays back, our Pastor (Trike) preached on Missional Living. He pointed out that “missional” is the latest Christianese buzzword that basically means people are living out their faith. Here are some ways I’ve learned to live out my … Continue reading
God gets us home through the rain
On Wednesday we decided to go to the mid-week worship and prayer service at Bethlehem Baptist Church since we live so close and yet had never gone. I looked at the weather and although it did not say rain, the … Continue reading
Don’t Use God
Do you worship God? Or do you worship something else and use God to help you get it? Jesus declares at the end of the book of Revelation: I am the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end. … Continue reading
Conversation with Two Mormon Missionaries
I ran into two Mormon missionaries in the park. I felt an urge to talk to them, so I got into a great chat. Now, I do want to say I have a number of great Mormon friends. They are … Continue reading
Obey the Signs: The Bible (part 3)
(Part 3 a series of posts) So there is major construction on Chicago Avenuenear our house. There are “Road Closed” and “Detour” signs everywhere. Despite the clear signage, many people still blast on by the signs and ignore the detour … Continue reading