In preparation for teaching out of Ephesians this weekend in House Church, I did some poking around on the internet about how to tell the difference between a genuine Gucci bag and a fake one. Interesting stuff. Most of it common sense. Check the stitching, there should be no loose threads. They only use leather [...]
Spoke with someone today who recently had surgery. He said it was routine. Cutting up a person hardly seems routine, not to mention being the one under the knife. At one point in our conversation, he began to chuckle. “What is it?” I asked. “Oh, I finally figured out what the call button was for.” [...]
Inspired by the many conversations I’ve had lately, these words emerged in my journal today. I have no aspirations of becoming a poet. Frankly, I really don’t get it. Yet, the most powerful images of my heart find voice in verse on occasion. News, rumor, opinion: indiscernible slush. Twisted and turned around, I lose my [...]
They came forward slowly at first and then almost eagerly, anticipation in their eyes. On the platform lay carefully wrapped note cards of thoughts and comments by individuals who had been praying for them; people who did not even know them, praying God would use the this time of refreshment in their lives. I couldn’t [...]
Used with permission, I thought this a unique snap shot of a missionary’s life in Thailand (particularly Chiang Mai). From the viewpoint of a missionary who is also a statistician: I’m 50% busier here in Thailand than I am at home. Being a missionary extends the width of your daily encouragement/discouragement range by 50%. Our [...]
I remember the ambivalence of sitting on a hard pew in a small country church as a kid. I actually enjoyed some of the hymns and especially enjoyed getting picked to choose a song or two. But there were a few songs that made me want to run from the room screaming. Some of the [...]
I happen upon rare finds now and then in my occasional trips to used bookstores. The following, as best I can tell, is an excerpt from the Apostle Peter’s personal journal. How it came to be in my possession I am not at liberty to discuss. I do hope, however, you find it as compelling [...]
My friend, Ellen, has written another provocative post; this time, on exchanging the Thou for an it in worship. She contends that in our attempt to get our theology correct (a right way of thinking about God) we have sacrificed a deeper orthodoxy (a right way of expressing God). Her post echoes some of what [...]
Worry and caution seem to be the norm of the day. “Will the right man become the next President?” “If the economy goes under, will I have enough to make ends meet?” “As Swine Flu cases spread, should I travel?” “Will I be safe?” “Take action now, Congress is set to make various sexual orientations [...]
I just popped over to check out a new post by a new acquaintance. The quotes from a recent lecture he attended caught my attention so I added the link here for your inspection. Note particularly the speaker’s thoughts on transformation - Tall Monastic Guy
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