When we talk about us versus them it sets up a battle. That’s what versus does, it pits people against each other.
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How do I know I am hearing God?
As per usual when I am thinking about a topic and whether I should write about it, God always lets me know when I am on the right one. I know many people struggle with this. They have pulled me aside and whispered to me about it. They tell me that they are amazed atContinue reading “How do I know I am hearing God?”
Is it time to address 1 Timothy 2:12 and 1 Corinthians 14:34-35?
In writing this blog, I promised to share my thoughts and I have been really lackadaisical about it. I haven’t posted a thing since I was on vacation two months ago. I keep telling myself that I need to just get on a schedule and stick to it, but I haven’t. This tweet is 100%Continue reading “Is it time to address 1 Timothy 2:12 and 1 Corinthians 14:34-35?”
A picture generates 1000 words about what it doesn’t show
A picture can’t capture what I can see any better than my perception of the world compared to what God can see.
God’s view of death isn’t our view and the difference is important.
A little while ago I decided it was time to read the Bible from beginning to end. As you may recall, God tells the Israelites to take the land and kill every living thing in it, including women and children (Deut. 20:16-18). The most frequent question I get from people is how can God beContinue reading “God’s view of death isn’t our view and the difference is important.”
The poor you will always have with you
“but you will not always have me” is the last part of that phrase. The first part of that phrase is the one everyone quotes. It is at best used as excuse not to share money, goods, or services with people and at worst as a club to make sure people down on their luckContinue reading “The poor you will always have with you”
The problem with religious nationalism
The election and the reaction to the results has created a national conversation about Christian nationalism and of course I have an opinion. As usual when people on social media, national news, talk shows, etc., there is no nuance to the accusations or defenses. I started writing this while listening to Day 4 of theContinue reading “The problem with religious nationalism”
Creation Care – Take Care of It
We are a part of the earth and it is part of us. God also gave us our first job in the Garden of Eden. We were tasked with working it and taking care of it.
Beliefs and other things you should know before reading
A little about my background. I come from a restoration movement background and attended a restoration movement university for my Master’s Degree in pastoral leadership. I currently work in a large church and serve as a chaplain. My undergrad was from a Midwest liberal arts college. My politics are to the left, considerably so forContinue reading “Beliefs and other things you should know before reading”
Meanderings 