OK, before I start, I just gotta say, the title of this blog would be a very cool name for a Christian band. Just sayin'.... So, seriously, I did go flyfishing with Jesus the other day. I haven't been fishing nearly enough this year. The few short day-trips I've had were a lot of fun … Continue reading Flyfishing with Jesus
Faith
Hello. My Name Is __________________
Don't you love going to conferences and seminars that hand out those cheesy "Hello, My Name Is ______" nametags? You could put just about anything you want in there and just mess with people all day. "Hello, My Name Is Indiana Jones." "Hello, My Name is Bond, James Bond." "Hello, My Name is Hard to Spell … Continue reading Hello. My Name Is __________________
The Foundation of Faith
While preparing to teach a Confirmation class about Faith, I've been doing a bit of "Google-ing" to see how different folks define what Faith is. I've read everything from commentaries by Biblical scholars and Christian leaders to message board conversations between agnostics and athiests. And I'm amazed at how often I see faith basically defined as … Continue reading The Foundation of Faith
The martyrdom of misery
I'm trying to find where in the Bible it says we need to make ourselves miserable to become disciples of Christ. So far, I'm striking out. But there must be something in there somewhere that says we have to martyr our happiness to truly follow Jesus. After all, it seems to be all the rage … Continue reading The martyrdom of misery
Black & Blue from the Bible
I have a friend who is very knowledgeable about scripture. He can quote chapter and verse in almost any situation in any conversation about any topic. He's an excellent teacher and I know when I need a quick reference, he's a guy I can turn to for answers almost quicker than biblegateway.com. The problem is, … Continue reading Black & Blue from the Bible
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