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My Lord God, I have no idea where I am going. I do not see the road ahead of me. I cannot know for certain where it will end. Nor do I really know myself, and the fact that I think I am following your will does not mean that I am actually doing so.Continue reading “Prayer from Merton”

The Message version of Colossians 3:3 says: “Your old life is dead. Your new life, which is your real life—even though invisible to spectators—is with Christ in God.” This is where our life is. This is our life. That fact that God is our life through Christ. He has hidden the word He wants toContinue reading “What is life?”

I was shocked, confused, bewildered As I entered Heaven’s door,Not by the beauty of it all,Nor the lights or its decor.But it was the folks in HeavenWho made me sputter and gaspThe thieves, the liars, the sinners,The alcoholics and the trash.There stood the kid from seventh gradeWho swiped my lunch money! twice.Next to him wasContinue reading “Shocking Poem”

This is the holiest time of the year. The time when we remember the last supper of out Lord. The time he was handed over by Judas, because he was in charge. Jesus said at dinner one of you will betray me, or one of you will hand me over. He knew it all along,Continue reading “3 days”

Who will make it to heaven, or who will be in hell? Is this something that any of us can say we know for sure. Is there anyway to know that the person who cuts us off in traffic will get what they deserve? And just what is it that they deserve? It seems interestingContinue reading “Pondering the will and ways of God…”

Why is it seems we are walking a tight rope with out a net. We need to keep up with the Jones or the Smiths. We have to have the newest things… But is that really where it is at? Here are some more thoughts on that, http://api.seesmic.com/#/video/eT3ZiHDC3q/watch Reply there or reply here…

I found a new sight seesmic.com, and have tried to record a thought. I wonder if this might be something new and fresh for us to speak about theology, in a public forum. So check out what I have to say, audio is funky for the first time, I promise it will be better… http://seesmic.com/video/T9qmi9M61ZContinue reading “How is it Society has gotten to this point”

Do we think that Jesus is some sort of Super Hero that removes his outer robe and shows us his super J and then flies to the rescue of those in need. Well then we have not read or thought about the reading for this coming Sunday. Matthew 15:10-28. Jesus tells us it is notContinue reading “Super Hero Jesus”

I have been pondering life a lot lately. I wonder why things happen the way they do, and why events are taking place in my life. I have 3 wonderful children, and I sometimes wonder why I have been blessed with them. I feel like I am the worst parent on the faces of theContinue reading “Wonderings of Life…”

http://www.starbeacon.com/archivesearch/local_story_204194208.htmlThis is a link to the Star Beacon article on the storm we experienced while at family camp. My wife and I climbed through trees in the rain, and standing water with downed power lines to reach our girls. It was one of the scariest moments of my life. I remember that God was withContinue reading “Family Camp ~ Stormy Calm Week”