“As it is my eager expectation and hope that I will not be at all ashamed, but that with full courage now as always Christ will be honored in my body, whether by life or by death.” -Philippians 1:20 I am discovering that this verse should be extended to fit more scenarios. Paul is …
Monthly Archive: February 2009
Feb
15
Feb
15
Going Crazy
Sometimes I sit back and look at my desk at 3:30AM and wonder if I am completely effing crazy. I’ve got piles of commentaries stacked up like extra fortifying walls for my work area. There’s a sea of books on how to radically reform a religion, how to live my life with a purpose, and how …
Feb
14
Taking the Low Road
“Even if I am to be poured out as a drink offering upon the sacrificial offering of your faith, I am glad and rejoice with you all.” -Philippians 2:17 Bull riding is pretty amazing and for me, it measures worldly manliness extremely well. I want to be that hard-nosed all American man who battles against …
Feb
13
Killing in the name of:
My what a controversial issue regarding the concept of killing and murder and what stance we as Christ followers (and humans) should have on it. Can you justify in any case taking the the life of another? After a discussion with one of my extremely intelligent colleagues, I was informed that the original ten commandments …
Feb
11
Answered Prayer
There was a time when I sat awkwardly in a bible study’s premier meeting, posturing my attitude and body to ensure prime “coolness” for the rest to see. As I was reminiscing times of long past, a time when I couldn’t tell you the difference between my head and my butt, I began to worry …