Posts Tagged ‘christian life’
I recognize that in the past two years I have changed significantly. My outward responses have become more hesitant and thoughtful. Perhaps I am getting older and know that as a hot-head, I need to think things through before I voice them. I have become less cynical outwardly; carefully evaluating most thoughts my mind wants [...]
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richly dwelling word
I can’t let another April pass this journal without a post, and so a glimpse into what I am contemplating today.
At the beginning of the month, I resolved to read one of Paul’s letters (the same one) every day for an entire month. Also, in the study group I attend we did something similar, but [...]
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no, i am not
Do not judge me on your preconceived notions. Do not apply the mistakes of others to me and account me guilty.
I am not of Paul, or Apollos, or Mike, or John or anyone else. I am of Christ. I am His. I have to find my own way, make my own mistakes and learn from [...]
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on rainy days
Today is a rainy day. This might be appropriate as it is considered the first day of Fall for my area of the world. The grey leaden skies don’t inspire any lofty thoughts today, but here is a question to consider.
In your faith, is repentance something that occurs once in a life, or is it [...]
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talisman god
I have often thought about the depth of the spiritual life of the current “church”. I wonder what God thinks of us these days – and sometimes this causes no small amount of fear. I was discussing this with someone recently, and we got on to the topic of asking God for every little thing. [...]
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are we lost?
Have you seen some of the books that are being lauded in “christian” bookstores these days? I was in a local one on the weekend and was shocked by some of the bestsellers that people are buying. These “Christian Life” books are kinda getting on my nerves. Some of the stuff I see on the [...]
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Places I Wander
