The fish is always the last one to discover the existence of water. These days, that saying often applies to the church. Our congregations are so immersed in American culture that we drift along holding the same life assumptions as our unbelieving neighbors…usually. After all, there are certain things that everyone knows are true….or are [...]
Archive for August, 2009
When the fish notices water…
Posted in Uncategorized on August 12, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Is this Tinfoil or Not?
Posted in Uncategorized on August 10, 2009 | 2 Comments »
Churchill was thought to be crazy during the 30s, obsessed with his warnings about Hitler, who didn’t appear to most of the rest of Parliament to be such an awful fellow. Maybe the nature of the beast is that such warnings cannot be heard, that they seem excessive until the most dire things actually occur. [...]
What’s Right with the Church
Posted in Uncategorized on August 8, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Last night, I finally had a breakthrough from some rough stuff I’ve been dealing with. I feel like the sun just came out after a storm. My body’s still not 100%, but that’s trivial. Anyhow, as I was resting in the Lord this afternoon, I found myself thinking about how much we/I criticize the church [...]
Thankfully, we are a Body with many voices!
Posted in Uncategorized on August 3, 2009 | 1 Comment »
I’m back home but feeling very flat and worn out. Right now, I’m just resting and enjoying the chance to surf the web for a change. Once I get some energy back, I’ll get back to writing. Thankfully, when one person is tuckered out, there are always other folks out there on a roll! Here [...]
