It is good to approach God, but we must not forget the importance of the heart with which we approach Him. The lens of humility. As I see in new depths the insufficiencies in my life and character and knowledge, and understanding, it is a hard and dirty process of self-discovery. The next step is allowing the gospel to come…
A Question for God, Part 2
Habakkuk 1:1-4; 12-14 O LORD, how long shall I cry, And You will not hear? Even cry out to You, “Violence!” And You will not save. Why do You show me iniquity and cause me to see trouble? For plundering and violence are before me; There is strife, and contention arises. Therefore the law is powerless, and justice never goes…
A Question for God
I think we’re taught to believe, not maybe directly, but it’s certainly implied, that following God is straight-forward. There is a moral law to follow; He’ll help us do it and lead us to where we need to go. Bah-dah-boom. Black and white. A lot of times, though, the Christian life looks more like an Indiana Jones adventure. We’re…
In Search of Peace
“… every moment of our life has a purpose, that every action of ours, no matter how dull or routine or trivial it may seem in itself, has a dignity and a worth beyond human understanding.” – Walter j. Ciszek There’s a late August chill in the air, perfect for the first week of classes at the college. Students…
Six Things About Me
Since you’re here, you probably want to know me, and since that’s the point of this blog, I’ll oblige. Here’s my list of six things you should know: I’ve found the most frequent word used to describe me is quirky. I’m not sure why. If I knew, maybe I’d try to be more normal. Maybe not. Maybe you’ll understand why…