i. Introductory Post on Patheos This introductory narrative begins with Patheos. I’ve tracked this blogging platform for years now. A pastor friend and I were first impressed by a group of columnists who posted regularly on this site. Over time, Patheos continues to host captivating writings and musings of some amazing people of faith. I have hoped to write for Patheos for at least a couple years. I’ve enjoyed blogging on my own, but do we really succeed alone? Is... Read more
He inadvertently winds up on the wrong side of the street in a protest, but takes the moment to engage others in dialogue Read more
How do we overcome our reluctance to answer the higher call? Read more
We all have callings. We just need to remember the call in our every-day. Read more
I'm taking a little time to question some of the perceptions we have of the calling, and also make fun of some of our views as well. Read more
"The World” is this spiritually dark place. Whenever John uses the term "world," it's with a negative connotation. This spiritually dark world hates Christ. Can we expect any different? Read more
How do we measure success? May we find ourselves struggling with this tension, faithful to His Word despite any odds, yet reaching out to as many as possible. Read more
When it comes to our life in Christ, there are many points along the line (communion as an example) where we must accept the mysteries of Christ without fully understanding them. Read more
Texts, NIV (1999): James 4.8; Isaiah 29.13; Matthew 15.7-9; James 4.8-9 James 4.8: Come near to God and he will come near to you. Wash your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded. Video: Drawing Near to God We are commanded. James is using the imperative tense. This is a command from the Holy Spirit to “Come near to God,” or to “Draw near to God” (NASB). James is hinting at a couple of other predominant passages. Isaiah prophecies as... Read more
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