With Easter approaching, it only seems right to write about the concept of crucifixion and resurrection. Fortunately, I won’t be writing about the story of the Christ, as it would be somewhat redundant because it is being preached from every pulpit this upcoming Sunday morning. However, the concept of this has been on my heart/mind […]
I will it. We will it. They will it. God will it. The will of God. How are we to know what it is? Recently, I had the displeasure of hearing an individual claim that those in leadership positions at churches are in such places because the congregation ought to trust that these people are […]
One of my favorite parts of Monday morning is the artificial sense that the week is off to a fresh start; errs from the weekend are washed away, church has renewed your faith, and the work has only just begun. Perhaps my faith wasn’t recharged this weekend, or two days wasn’t enough to get enough […]
I believe in a generational responsibility that each passing generation ought to try and somehow help the next generation(s) somehow do better than their predecessors. It’s commonly accepted that history, if not studied, will only repeat itself. Jewish persecution existed hundreds of years prior to the holocaust. Genocide has occurred within our young, twenty-something lifespan. […]
Sitting in bed, it dawned on me that the battlefield exit for a warrior is opposite the side of his/her entrance. Waking up to “I am a champion” as my alarm clock, I stepped out of bed with determination to make today one that will not soon be forgotten. My prayer — LORD, may I […]
This weekend, I had the opportunity to see my younger brother, Mark, march triumphantly into manhood. There are many others who accidentally fall into it, or slowly understand what it means, over time, thus becoming more of a man with each growing day. However, it was incredible to watch as Mark rose to the challenge […]
Driving around, I noticed we live in a wonderful place. The United States of America is utter opulence compared to many of the other nations of the world. For the first time in quite awhile, I felt a tinge of embarrassment. Embarrassment that this wonderful place I am blessed to call “home” has fallen to the […]
Note from Aaron: This was a bit of a breather from the usual blog posting. It came to mind after thinking about the “Ode to Nice Guys” and general critical thinking against the overly-charismatic-christian movement of “nice guy syndrome”. Critical? Absolutely. Entertaining? You be the judge! -AP Nice Guys Finish Last Recently, I read an […]
“Our deepest fear is is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure.” Repeat infinitely. This quote has been hammering through my mind at a reckless pace, as I’ve recently been discovering the truth behind the statement. It is true. It is truth. It is the truth. It’s […]
What we want is different than what we need. Unless we are dying, we always have what we need. Unless we are dead, we have always gotten what we need. Air, water, food. That is all. Given the right climate, we do not even need clothing or shelter. Circumstances complicate the necessities. Friend, what do […]