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
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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
Conflict & Forgiveness
I'm struggling today. We've been talking to the kids in our youth ministry a lot lately about forgiveness. About letting go of grudges and realizing how much happier we are and how much better we're fulfilling God's plans for us when we have a forgiving heart. About how counter-productive it is to withold forgiveness. Some teens have … Continue reading Conflict & Forgiveness
Who is this Jesus dude, and why all the fuss?
So who is this Jesus dude that's causing so much fuss in the world? Well, in short, Jesus is God. Sometimes we get so caught up in the whole Father/Son thing, we forget that Jesus is part of the Holy Trinity that IS God. Yes, he is the son of God, but he is also … Continue reading Who is this Jesus dude, and why all the fuss?