Whether it’s waiting in line, waiting in traffic, waiting for food service, waiting for an email or waiting for marriage, the world has become more impatient than ever. Our disdain for waiting isn’t just the product of technology or generational shifts; it is an expression of … [Read more...] about Waiting
#11 Jesus and Prosperity
Does God want you to prosper? Yes. But in the current culture, such truths bring about a fair amount of nervous twitching. Twitching that comes from confusion and a blurring of truth and error. Some are taught to feel guilt over their lack of faith. “You're poor because don't … [Read more...] about #11 Jesus and Prosperity
Faith Flicks and Frog Skins
This time of year always brings a flurry of faith flicks on which to spend our hard-earned frog skins. As one Hollywood Producer said regarding our Easter festivities, “There's an untapped and profitable market here.” Profiteering from religion aside for the moment, what … [Read more...] about Faith Flicks and Frog Skins
Tripping over a Molehill
Of those who groan under the weight of lifes' little annoyances, we sometimes say, "they are making a mountain out of a molehill". Thing is, no one ever really tripped over a mountain. But a great many people have come to ruin tripping over a molehill. There are those who have … [Read more...] about Tripping over a Molehill
#10 Jesus and Discipline
Most people agree that discipline is necessary for the life of a child. But not all agree on what constitutes discipline and not all agree on its ultimate purpose. Even in scripture, we are given some notable examples of discipline gone wrong and sometimes absent altogether (1 … [Read more...] about #10 Jesus and Discipline