Tag Archives: Religion and Spirituality

Bittersweet Brokenness: Lessons From the Hard Times.

Posted on November 29, 2011 by

2 Cor. 4:8-9  “We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed.” Well, well, it’s been a while. I’m afraid I had more or … Continue reading →

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Farewell to Wimpy Christianity.

Posted on August 27, 2011 by

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 →

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Mission Accomplished: Three Things I’ve Learned About Getting Things Done

Posted on August 6, 2011 by

     Have you ever had one of those moments that you got to see the fulfillment of something you had been working hard to accomplish? The sense of triumph in those moments is not to be found anywhere else. Those rare, precious … Continue reading →

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Looking Like Jesus Takes More Than a Beard.

Posted on July 12, 2011 by

     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 →

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

Posted on June 9, 2011 by

     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 →

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The Righteous Man According to David.

Posted on March 20, 2011 by

Psalm 1:2, 3: “[The righteous man’s] delight is in the law of the Lord, and on His law he meditates day and night. He is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and … Continue reading →

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Soli Deo Gloria.

Posted on March 16, 2011 by

Isa 48:11 For mine own sake, even for mine own sake, will I do it: for how should my name be polluted? And I will not give my glory unto another.      Lately I’ve been feeling very convicted about my motivation. I’ve … Continue reading →

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The Crucible and the Furnace.

Posted on January 29, 2011 by

“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 →

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Yoke.

Posted on January 21, 2011 by

 “28 Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest … Continue reading →

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Depth.

Posted on January 14, 2011 by

“Those who err in mind will know the truth, and those who criticize will accept instruction.” Isaiah 29:24      This verse has been rattling around in my head this last week. I’ve been thinking a lot about how intellectualism is … Continue reading →

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