My journey of writing out the word… Isaiah 50:4 The Lord God has given me the tongue of those who are taught,that I may know how to sustain with a word him who is weary. Morning by morning he awakens; he awakens my ear to hear as those who are taught. ESV 4 The Lord God hath given me the tongue ofContinue reading “The Old Testament”
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For Rent
Features: Indoor plumbing Built in Kitchen Access to laundry Indoor gym Bedding provided Rates negotiable * Where I live, housing is getting past what any regular person can afford. Any dry space, that you can fling a mattress down, is appealing. Its heartbreaking to see folks living in doorways, under bridges, in their cars, inContinue reading “For Rent”
Fulfillment
What does it mean to become the person God created me to be? Exploring Maslow, self-actualization, psychology, and Scripture, I wrestle with fulfillment, listening-obedience, and Paul’s remarkable words in Philippians 3:12: taking hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me. Along the way, there are a few tangents… and some rather unfortunate chickens.
Prayer
In Brief — Where I’m Going With This I’m thinking about prayer, imagination, and what it means to carry someone before God. Along the way, John White, Shakespeare, a dream about my daughter, Samson, and the book of Ephesians all find their way into the conversation. What begins as a reflection on prayer becomes somethingContinue reading “Prayer”
Feelings
Do I have to feel like doing something before I can do it faithfully? Reflecting on Eugene Peterson, James 1, and Hebrews 5, I consider the difference between following my feelings and acting in obedience to God. Sometimes faithfulness means moving forward despite uncertainty, trusting that discernment grows through practice and that obedience can lead us beyond ourselves to love others.
