Why do we search for God? It’s an intriguing question and one that I have spent way too much time pondering and wrestling with. The word theology, broken down can mean God logic. We’re trying to understand who God is because if we are created in God’s image, the purpose of our search is to …
The Nature Of Faith
[RSS - See Embedded Video] This is the second video I made last year in a series called, “Something To Think About.” In our desire to express what we believe we often miss that it can rob us of the very relationship we are seeking. This short presentation explores the nature of our faith, how …
A Certainty That Leads To Love
I don’t like to defend my own certainty anymore. I’ve come to believe the notion of certainty is not the point. Recently a friend named Chad posted a note in Facebook defending certainty. Chad explores it based on Hebrews 11. Hebrews 11:1 – Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain …
A Question To Ponder
I’m going to begin a new series on Sunday’s called a Question To Ponder. It will ask something of you the reader to think, process and post a comment on. Please add your thoughts to the mix. Today’s Question To Ponder: How is your faith different than when you were a child?
Defending The Faith
Looking for your thoughts. Many of the arguments that occur on blogs and on the web are based on the idea of defending the faith. 1 Peter 3:15 (NIV) – But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for …
The Spiritual Practice Of Getting Honest With Myself
Why is it that I’m always the last one who can see it? It’s that moment when something is broken in my life and I can’t see it. My wife and friends can. My children and my neighbors can. But I can’t. It’s like the very nature of the problem is to blind me to …
Where Does Your Story Begin
The more I take a critical approach to my own faith the more it comes into focus. And it gives me hope. Recently I had a conversation with someone who was deeply concerned about my approach to faith. This person was so sure I had fallen off the slippery slope and was doomed to hell. …
Spiritual Maturity
Last night I had an interesting conversation with a friend about spiritual maturity. A friend of his is part of a small group and they are hitting the proverbial wall and the community is somewhat stagnant. They aren’t taking risks, instead settling into the easy right answer routine. I know that feeling. I know what …
The Want To Before The How To
I love Rick McKinley. If you haven’t heard him. You should. And you can. His podcast is exceptional at Imago Dei, and this audio session from Catalyst is a good start to really get an idea of the person his is. He’s also the pastor of Donald Miller, author of Blue Like Jazz. But if …
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