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First off, I’m a fan of the graphic novel. I read it before I saw the movie and thoroughly enjoyed it. It was layered far deeper than what was able to be contained in the movie. The classic “the book was better” line applies. However, I did like Zach Snyder’s adaptation. His personal fandom kept [...]
Which aspects of what God has done for us in Christ are most important to you?
This question went along with the reading of Ephesians 1:1-14 which is full of blessing.
“Every spiritual blessing in the heavenly realms” v.3
“He chose us in Christ before the foundation of the world” v.4
“That we may be holy and unblemished in [...]
Which of these movements best describes where you find yourself right now?
I find myself being reoriented in my relationship with Christ. The book, “The Divine Conspiracy” by Dallas Willard, is helping me see the Kingdom of God and how to live in it in a new way. I feel that I am being reoriented to [...]
When in your spiritual journey have you felt restored in your relationship with God?
I wouldn’t say that there are any major times when I have been away from God so long that there was a restorative event, but there all the more frequent times of restoration. Sometimes in worship I feel more connected with God [...]
Identify a stage in your journey when you were spiritually thirsty, discouraged, or empty? What happend? What brought you through the desert?
Interestingly enough, I think I was spiritually thirsty the year I was in seminary. This might be shocking, but you can spend a lot of time in the Word, studying it in depth and [...]
The question for today is where would you marvel, like Jacob, that “Surely the Lord [was] in this place–and I did not know it” from your personal history?
Right now I am coming to the realization that God is in every place at all times. Yes, that is his omnipresence. But all too often we don’t [...]
My small group is working through a series called “Companions in Christ.” A part of the process involves journaling our reflections on various Bible passages and questions. I have decided to record them here.
What marked the beginning(s) of your faith journey?
I would have to say that my faith journey is closely tied to my heritage [...]
A good list by Carmen C. Dicello.
If Jesus were walking our streets [post]. . .
He would be more critical of those who are theologically on target than those who are not.
He would attend celebrations and drinking parties.
He would possibly provide the beer.
He would drink with the rest of us.
He would spent [...]
I was reading the nakedpastor’s blog post about vision and I agree with him. Vision is so promoted in churches as the way to bring life and “purpose” to the congregation. Proverbs 29:18 “Without a vision, the people perish.” is stated to give biblical support for this corporate/business idea. David Hayward points out that the [...]
Half the world’s population (3 billion+) lives on less than $2 per day. One billion live on less than $1 per day. To communicate this idea to the senior high youth we went on a field trip to Ogle’s to see if we could buy enough food to live on for a day with just [...]