Have you ever thought about how you think? Yes, I know that is oddly phrased, but I mean it. As humans, we have this amazing ability to turn our thoughts back on ourselves, to think about our own thoughts. We can even think about our own thought processes. A major part of the practice ofContinue reading “Mind Your Brain”
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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”
Sins of the Father
The other day I was exploring a video posted by Pete Scazzero from Emotionally Healthy Discipleship on the genogram. Basically, a genogram is like a family tree of dysfunction. You trace out your family tree in order to discern behavioral patterns and beliefs that have influenced your personal dysfunction and destructive behaviors and attitudes. ScazzeroContinue reading “Sins of the Father”
Made for Community
So at John Tischer’s recommendation, I have started reading Core 52 by Mark Moore. In short, Moore takes 52 core passages of scripture that every Christian should know. Each week you spend time reading, meditating, and memorizing one of those core passages and a few others linked to it topically. This week I am onContinue reading “Made for Community”
The Benefits of Rhythm
One of the things I am relearning through this whole COVID-19 quarantine period is the value of rhythms. A little self-disclosure here: when it comes to music, I have no rhythm. I am the guy who’s clapping is always a little off beat. However, when it comes to life, I need rhythm, and I don’tContinue reading “The Benefits of Rhythm”
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”
The Flowing Stream
After wandering through a dry, arid desert, you come upon a forested area. In addition to the shade, you find not one but two sources of water. The first is a bubbling stream of water flowing up from under ground and flowing into the distance. The other is a pool of algae-covered, stagnant water. IsContinue reading “The Flowing Stream”
Embrace the Awkwardness
Congratulations! You have stumbled upon a rarely visited corner of the internet. This is my own little space to muse and ponder everything to do with faith, life, and Jesus Christ. If anything happens to help you in anyway, awesome! I am glad for it. However, if I simply end up talking to myself forContinue reading “Embrace the Awkwardness”
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