Muddying the Waters of Trust
When we read Psalm 37:3-4, “Trust in the LORD and do good; dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture. Take delight in the LORD, and he will give you the desires of your heart,” we may not be able to hear what God is
Category Archives: Faith & Witness
The Possible Arrogance of Beliefs
Can you solve the mysteries of God? Can you discover everything about the Almighty? (Job 11:7 NLT) I never cease to be amazed at the arrogance of those who believe that they have the complete truth about God or that some specific belief that they
Our Hearts Do Not Condemn Us
Little children, let us love, not in word or speech, but in truth and action. And by this we will know that we are from the truth and will reassure our hearts before him whenever our hearts condemn us; for God is greater than our
True North
In the LGBT community, we face bullies constantly. And we know all too well that the torment does not automatically stop when we leave school. This epidemic has put the lives of our youth are at stake — and those of many adults, as well.
The Goofy-Happy Love of God
Fag. Sissy. Bulldagger. Bull Dyke. These are words that if left unchecked, can erode the self-esteem of a same-gender loving person. When these words or hurtful phrases are spewed from the pulpit, they can cause double damage. People usually come into the church naked, with
Made Perfect in Weakness
What does ‘boldness before God’ mean to me? It is easier at first to say what it doesn’t mean. It does not mean adopting a ‘Crusader’ mentality fueled by fear and anger. It is easy enough to find myself in such a place if I
Fearfully and Wonderfully Made
“I praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are Your works, that I know very well.” – Psalm 139:14,( The New Testament and Psalms, An Inclusive Version) Jesus said, “If you bring forth what is within you, what you bring forth will
On the Need for a Renewal of Christian Consciousness
Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your minds, so that you may discern what is the will of God – what is good and acceptable and perfect.” (Romans 12:2) In this Easter season, when our minds and
You Are My God
But I trust in you, O Lord; I say, “You are my God.” My times are in your hand; deliver me from the hand of my enemies and persecutors. Let your face shine upon your servant; save me in your steadfast love. Do not let
Our Wild, Untamable God
The God revealed to us in Jesus Christ is too big to be captured by any one sect, nation, generation or political philosophy. “He” is untamed and un-tamable – we might almost say wild. Radically, stubbornly free-willed, this is a God beyond our wildest expectations