I pre-ordered Aaron Shust’s newest album, Whispered and Shouted. My whole family even likes it! So if you don’t know his music, let me post one of his best known songs.
Category: Musings
Root canal, pain and lessons on relationship with God and others
It’s amazing how a little tooth can cause so much pain. For three days this week I was dealing with a toothache or rather a throbbing-wake me up in the middle of the night-can’t eat or drink-tooth pain. Thankfully, I have a wonderful dentist who was able to squeeze me in and quickly diagnosed that …
Making Ripples
Saturday morning reading. Over the past couple of weeks my reading focus has been on theological issues and the book of Romans. So this morning for my Saturday morning reading, a change of pass. I received a free copy of a book in the mail this week. You know the kind of book I’m referring …
Draining or Invigorating
We live in the age of busyness. A couple of years ago I made the observation that when I first entered ministry when I would ask someone, “How are you doing?” They would politely respond, “Fine.” Now when I ask someone, “How are you doing?” People are more likely to respond, “Busy.” And I find …
Thinking Theologically
Questions about thinking theologically Do we know how to think theologically? Do we know how to teach others to think theologically? What’s the difference between indoctrination and teaching? In an ever changing society how to each teach so that people are able to engage society with boldness yet humility, with clarity and integrity, honesty and …
“For the sake of Your Name”
Daniel 9 is best know for the prophetic picture it paints. But one of the most amazing, convicting aspects of the chapter is Daniel’s prayer. In response to the study of God’s Word as revealed through Jeremiah (verse 2), Daniel begins to entreat God to do what He said He would do. He acknowledges the …
Psalm 37
An old say states, “Confession is good for the soul.” Well, revenge is sweet. Or at least that must be what I (we) think. When a car speeds by me or cuts me off–I know I would “delight” to see them pulled over by a policyman. But how do we avoid seeking vengeance? I think …