Fleeing the Darkness of Rock Bottom
I sent this out as a newsletter, but after such a loving and wonderful response, I figured I would post it here. My favorite verse… Read More »Fleeing the Darkness of Rock Bottom
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The Amos Project: Judgment Day is Coming
The end is near, everyone! Judgment Day is coming! How many times have we heard this? Evangelicals possess a romantic infatuation with the end times.… Read More »The Amos Project: Judgment Day is Coming
Psalm 121: From Where Will Help Come?
Where does your help come from? This is the question begged in the New International Version’s rendering of Psalm 121:1. Odds are, it won’t take… Read More »Psalm 121: From Where Will Help Come?
From the Heart: Jacob’s Ladder, God’s Promise, and Hope
If I fall again, will it be the end? I know it’s wrong, you think I’m strong, but I just pretend Is it takin’ over,… Read More »From the Heart: Jacob’s Ladder, God’s Promise, and Hope
What Does Jeremiah 29:11 Really Mean?
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you… Read More »What Does Jeremiah 29:11 Really Mean?
The Problem of Suffering is Not Dead
After the last two posts, I needed a break from discussing the political nature of the church. It aggravates me to no end. Seeing how… Read More »The Problem of Suffering is Not Dead
The Amos Project: Social Justice in the Bible
While researching social justice in the Bible as it concerns Amos, I came across numerous Christian blogs, news articles, and devotionals attacking social justice advocacy… Read More »The Amos Project: Social Justice in the Bible
The Amos Project: A Wake Up Call for America
Evangelicals love the United States of America. To them, it is the greatest nation in the world (or equal with Israel). After all, it is… Read More »The Amos Project: A Wake Up Call for America
The Amos Project: Additions to the Text and Legalism
“You cannot be a Christian and not go to church!” “You cannot be Christian and be attracted to the same sex!” “You cannot be a… Read More »The Amos Project: Additions to the Text and Legalism
Random Rant: Have a Good Friday?
Some of the things that do not make sense in Christianity are so obvious, they are easy to miss. They are hiding in plain sight.… Read More »Random Rant: Have a Good Friday?