Those that know me have noticed that I've mellowed quite a bit over the last few years. I haven't lost my zeal or fervor but I have learned (and am continuing to learn) that there is a time and a place to offer a counterpoint to those who I disagree with; those places rarely include Facebook or Twitter. Remembering…Read more The Importance of Being Earnestly Christlike
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Spiritual Growth: Understanding Hate
I’m not convinced that the concept of “hate” is such a bad thing. Wait a second - hold on. Don't click away from the page...just hear me out. I’m not talking about ALL hate - racial, economical, gender, or other such things used a basis for such a strong feeling is bad in my book…Read more Spiritual Growth: Understanding Hate
Being Holy: Environmentalism
It seems that a large number of Christians I come across are against being environmentally conscious. I'm not exactly sure why this is and the attitudes seem to range from mocking those who recycle to being outright hostile towards those who try to be "green". And that's not even counting the anti-global-warming crowd who are offended that…Read more Being Holy: Environmentalism
Spiritual Growth: Prayer
I think I took life at Multnomah University for granted. I was constantly around others who loved God and that rubbed off on me - I didn't have to try hard at keeping my focus on spiritual matters. Now that I've graduated and am not on campus anymore, being purposeful in my daily spiritual walk…Read more Spiritual Growth: Prayer
Communication
I'm fairly positive that I have a "theological debate sensor" located somewhere in my body that tends to go off whenever I come across an opportunity to get deep with someone. A difficult topic gets brought up (such as God in the Old Testament not seeming to match up with our modern sensibilities) and I'm…Read more Communication
