The tale of Jonah is one of the most misunderstood stories in the Bible. Often it makes for an easy children’s story with all the drama of Jonah’s adventure at sea. We use it to moralize about obedience to God and the dangers of refusing God’s direction. However, Jonah teaches us some deeper, far moreContinue reading “Will You Go?”
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The Divine Reading
In a previous post, I wrote about some beginning mediation practices, namely the Body Scan and Breath meditations. Both of these practices are useful for relaxation as well as increasing one’s ability to focus and concentrate. However, there is nothing inherently spiritual about them. A Christian, a Buddhist, and Atheist walk into a bar .Continue reading “The Divine Reading”
So Many Questions
This seems to be the season for questions. As the church I serve at is finishing a series on Habakkuk, I have had the privilege of speaking with a couple of individuals who are wrestling with some very hard questions about the Christian faith. If you are unfamiliar, Habakkuk is a Jewish prophet who recordedContinue reading “So Many Questions”
Living and Active
So yesterday I posted an article about reading and studying the Bible. The point I was trying to make is that wherever we are in terms of Bible knowledge, we should start there and make progress. We cannot let ourselves be talked out of starting a journey just because it may take awhile. Whether youContinue reading “Living and Active”
How to Eat an Elephant
Disclaimer: I do not advocate for the eating of elephants. Often when my son attempts something new, he complains when he does not master it quickly and effortlessly. I have tried to impress upon him that everything takes time and practice. One of my favorite dad-isms is to ask, “How do you eat an elephant?Continue reading “How to Eat an Elephant”
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