Category: Practical Theology
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The Gift of Powerlessness
Read more: The Gift of PowerlessnessI love those “A-HA” moments, when something familiar suddenly surprises you with something you had never noticed, reminding you to always be alert. I recall this distinctly happening while at an art museum, gazing at a well known painting. I was familiar with the picture, but it wasn’t until I saw the frenzied brush strokes,…
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The Middle of the Story
Read more: The Middle of the StoryWarning: Spoilers ahead for classics you should have already read! I didn’t want to write for the blog this week. I’m going through a very difficult situation at work that has me feeling like I’ve been turned inside out. I don’t know what’s going to happen. I can’t see through to the outcome. I’m having…
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The Beatific Vision
Read more: The Beatific VisionHave you ever wondered what it would be like to see God? If you haven’t had this thought before, think about it for a second with me. Let’s rephrase the question, have you ever wondered what it will be like to see God? Of course, no one can see God and live (Ex 33:20), but…
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The Failure of Evangelicalism
Read more: The Failure of EvangelicalismThis is a post I wrote on my personal blog a few years ago. I think it still holds true but would like to hear your thoughts I think evangelicalism has failed on two major fronts. One is the preaching and teaching of the Sanctification process through the power of the Holy Spirit. So much…
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The Christian Life according to Sherlock Holmes
Read more: The Christian Life according to Sherlock Holmes“You see, but you do not observe.” So says Sherlock Holmes to John Watson in the first episode of BBC’s revival of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s beloved detective. Filming has just wrapped for a third season, which is set to air sometime in 2014, and Benedict Cumberbatch (Holmes) and Martin Freeman (Watson) have already signed…
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Being the Answer
Read more: Being the AnswerSometimes in life we have the opportunity to be something especially beautiful: we have the opportunity to be the answer to someone’s prayer. I was staying at a friend’s house one night, and we were sitting together watching TV when I got a call from my sister. She was sad and overwhelmed and had no…
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Bro, Please Cover Your Emotional Cleavage!
Read more: Bro, Please Cover Your Emotional Cleavage!“It seems like every girl who I have a deep conversation with ends up being attracted to me,” my guy friend told me over lunch. “It makes it really difficult to be friends with women, when they all seem to start liking me. But, it seems that they are only attracted to this one part…
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Spiritual growth through heresy
Read more: Spiritual growth through heresyThere are two ways (in my mind) in which heresy spurs spiritual growth. For the purposes of this post, I will use the word heresy in extremely broad terms. One of the ways merriam-webster.com defines heresy is: An opinion, doctrine, or practice contrary to the truth or to generally accepted beliefs or standards As I…
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Fatherhood is Difficult
Read more: Fatherhood is DifficultBeing a father of boys is difficult. Sure there are the annoying things: having to listen to the song “What Does a Fox Say?” over and over, constantly reminding them the living room is not the place to perfect their football Brazilian Flick, having to explain why it is inappropriate to have their hands down…
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Citizenship: New Creation in an Old World
Read more: Citizenship: New Creation in an Old WorldThe American government has (partially) shut down, and the internet is buzzing! Is this a breakdown of democracy? Are the Republicans acting like spoiled children, having lost the game but refusing to give up the ball. Or is it the Democrats fault, shoving through some unrealistic piece of trash and then insisting it be implemented?…