Life is a series of revisions.
03353 – Forgiveness is a Process
Nothing is as important as forgiveness, but sometimes nothing is harder than forgiveness. Contrary to some well-intended advice, we can't simply decide to forgive and move on. It is a process that often takes a long time.
03153 – This is the Work
This is the work. It is not towing the line or fitting right in or getting comfortable or getting out of dodge or getting in good with someone or that group. It is getting clear on who you are and getting free of who you are not.
02919 – Pick Up a Cross, Not a Flag
To follow Jesus, his disciples deny themselves as part of self-mortification--not cultural assimilation. They pick up a cross--not a flag.
02691 – We Don’t Want to See Suffering
Salvation in Jesus’ name is treated as a cure all. Supposedly, there is no suffering once we join the church, and if there is any cause for discomfort, then we vote the pastor out at the next business meeting. Ironically, we worship Jesus, who showed his wounds, but...
02533 – Can Our Faith be Questioned?
A faith that cannot be questioned cannot have all the answers.
02496 – Jesus Was Single, Childless, & Homeless
Dear Christians who feel the need to talk about singleness as if it is a sin and to bully single people— as if they are somehow defective and deficient unless another human being is standing next to them. Jesus was single, childless and homeless and you follow him,...