Monthly Archives: September, 2011
Experiencing God Through The Beauty Of The Natural World
The moment I step out my door the beauty and simplicity of the natural world is waiting for me. I take a deep breath and a gentle breeze greets me. I am encouraged by the greenness of the grass and the solidness of trees to venture out for another day. Along my way more of …
I Am Not A Heretic Or Am I?
Last year, I was discussing my faith struggles with someone online when this person said, “You’re a heretic.” Recently, in response to my post ‘Why Am I A Christian’ someone commented, “You’re hateful and disrespectful.” Since I started posting my thoughts and struggles about faith and life online people have voiced appreciation. Called a …
Some Thoughts on 9/11
Since Sept. 11, 2001, the cloud of the 9/11 attacks has loomed over all Americans. Life as we know it has changed in myriad of ways. Both good and bad, each of us could list them, but I think we should be thankful that we live in America and be proud of our nation. On …
On Happiness
We want to be happy. Thousands of books are published yearly on this subject. The entire self-help section in the bookstores could be relabeled ‘How to be Happy’ and it would it as accurate if not more. Daily I see Facebook posts about being or not being happy. Yet, this most wanted state is so …
Why am I a Christian
This may be my most personal post, yet. Don’t let that chase you away. I think I have been pushing towards this ever since I started this blog and I knew that I would have to voice my reasons for being a Christian. My reasons may not be yours, but they are mine. Recently, I …
Discipleship and the Individual
In this chapter, Bonheoffer has a compelling take on Abraham’s sacrifice of Isaac. It’s an example of the need to be “in complete breach with the world” and separate from the world of men and things. It would look different for each of us. For some it might be eating vegan, growing their own food, …
Love Everyone
This might piss some you off. I am not writing it upset anyone, not all; I am writing it, because I think it is important and needs to be heard. This may challenge some of what you think. You can choose to ignore it. I hope not. The message of love everyone is important now …
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