Tag Archives: Body of Christ

Farewell to Wimpy Christianity.

Posted on August 27, 2011 by Jonathon Thigpen

2Tim 1:7 For God has not given us a spirit of timidity, but of power and love and discipline. My walk with God has been a very interesting and frustrating adventure this year. I’ve offended quite a few people, … Continue reading →

Posted in Community, Redemption | Tagged Body of Christ, Christ, Christian, Christianity, Courage, Denominations, God, Gospel, Holy Spirit, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Men, Pain, Philosophy, Religion & Spirituality, Religion and Spirituality, Strength, United States, Wimp | 10 Comments

Looking Like Jesus Takes More Than a Beard.

Posted on July 12, 2011 by Jonathon Thigpen

About a week and a half ago I got to play Jesus in a little skit at a Vacation Bible School. Although it was very brief and only involved wearing a neat white robe and acting all Jesus-like in front … Continue reading →

Posted in Redemption, Uncategorized | Tagged Beard, Bible Study, Body of Christ, Christ, Christian, Christianity, God, Gospel, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Love, Prayer, Religion and Spirituality, Vacation Bible School | 8 Comments

Manning Up: Pass It On (Part 3 of 3).

Posted on June 19, 2011 by Jonathon Thigpen

When I first decided to write on the idea of manliness I was unsure I would be able to have enough to say to fill up three blogs. But the more I’ve explored it, the more I’ve realized how … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Barnabas, Body of Christ, Christ, Christianity, Father, Father's Day, Gentlemen, God, Gratitude, Jesus, John Piper, Men, Paul of Tarsus | 7 Comments

The Costa Rica Trip: First Aid, Paintings, Big Yellow Flippers, and the Gospel.

Posted on June 9, 2011 by Jonathon Thigpen

I figured I would interrupt my current series on manliness to bring you all an update pertaining to my Costa Rica trip. Let me just open by saying this: God is astounding. That is essentially all I have to … Continue reading →

Posted in Redemption, Travel | Tagged Bible, Body of Christ, Central America, Christ, Christianity, Costa Rica, CPR, Culture, Evangelism, First Aid, God, Gospel, Holy Spirit, Houston, Jesus, Men, Missions, Photography, Prayer, Relationships, Religion and Spirituality, Salvation, San José Costa Rica, Travel | Leave a comment

The Crucible and the Furnace.

Posted on January 29, 2011 by Jonathon Thigpen

“The crucible for silver and the furnace for gold, but man is tested by the praise he receives.” – Proverbs 27:21 This verse always strikes me to the core. My natural tendency is to seek affirmation from friends, family, … Continue reading →

Posted in Community, Redemption | Tagged Body of Christ, Book of Proverbs, Christian, Christianity, God, Humility, Praise, Pride, Religion and Spirituality, Solomon | 6 Comments

Loner.

Posted on January 7, 2011 by Jonathon Thigpen

“Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken.” Ecclesiastes 4:12 As my blog’s url clearly shows, I am a peculiar fellow. I’ve been reminded of this by a realization … Continue reading →

Posted in Community, Redemption | Tagged Body of Christ, Christ, Christianity, Culture, Extraversion and introversion, Friendship, God, Jesus, Relationships, Religion and Spirituality | 8 Comments

Ciao.

Posted on November 23, 2010 by Jonathon Thigpen

Lately I have been having quite the battle against misanthropic cynicism. People have frustrated me repeatedly and I’ve been trying not to let it get to me. I’ve been trying desperately sometimes not to be disgusted with humanity. The last few months … Continue reading →

Posted in Redemption | Tagged 1 Corinthians 13, Almighty God, Body of Christ, Christianity, Cynicism, Friendship, God, Holy Spirit, Italy, Jesus, Love, Relationships, Religion and Spirituality, Servitude | 10 Comments

Ponderings About Art.

Posted on November 12, 2010 by Jonathon Thigpen

I was pondering today about how it really bothers me that the arts seem to be so under-rated in many Christian circles. I don’t mean that Christians don’t appreciate the arts, I know plenty that do. What I mean is … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Redemption | Tagged Art, Arts, Body of Christ, Christ, Christian, Christianity, Culture, God, Gospel, Jesus | 10 Comments

Forgiveness.

Posted on November 7, 2010 by Jonathon Thigpen

As I mentioned in One of Those Days, I tend to have quite a struggle with self-loathing. Well, God’s been dealing with me on that. And by ‘dealing with me’ I don’t mean He’s been viewing me the same way I view … Continue reading →

Posted in Philosophy, Redemption, Thankfulness, Uncategorized | Tagged Body of Christ, Christ, Christianity, Christianity for Seekers, Evil, Forgiveness, God, Gospel, Holy Spirit, Jesus, Religion and Spirituality, Salvation, Sin | 8 Comments

What Are You Going to Do About it?

Posted on November 3, 2010 by Jonathon Thigpen

Recently I wrote something called A Letter to Christian Young Men. I was rather startled by the response it received, and I still am thankful that God seems to have worked through it. However, I’ve noticed something since I wrote it. I’ve found that … Continue reading →

Posted in Chivalry, Community, Redemption | Tagged Body of Christ, Chivalry, Christ, Christian, Christianity, Evangelism, God, Holy Spirit, Integrity, Jesus, Religion and Spirituality | Leave a comment