I began blogging 3 weeks ago, and have written 16 blog posts. They just keep coming, so I’m letting it flow. I am discovering so much as I write. Many times, I sit down with an idea of the direction a blog is going to go, and it takes a sharp turn, completely surprising me.Continue reading “Who can Describe His Abode?”
The Family
I mentioned briefly in the blog post called the Roast about the day that I became keenly aware that I was not alone. It was 1988, an afternoon in June, when I desperately cried out to God for help. Almost immediately, I became cognizant of a comforting presence in the same room. It was baffling,Continue reading “The Family”
The Spirit of Religion
I want to clarify what I am talking about when I often mention the spirit of religion. The days leading up to the execution of Jesus offer a great example. Christ was murdered by a very proud group of men. Their kingdom was threatened by the popularity of Jesus, and the violent were determinedContinue reading “The Spirit of Religion”
The Mess that Paul Made
I wish I could sit down with the Apostle Paul right now and have a crucial conversation. I have so much to tell him. For one, that God showed me 35 years ago that he was supposed to replace Judas Iscariot as one of the twelve Apostles. That’s right, while Peter was busy casting lots,Continue reading “The Mess that Paul Made”
The End of Hate
One doesn’t need to consult a dictionary to define the word, hate. Unfortunately, the word is all too familiar and a part of everyday human vocabulary. I hate Monday’s, I hate rush hour traffic, and I really hate the feel of sand in my butt crack after going to the beach. I don’t think thatContinue reading “The End of Hate”
No Judgement
Ghandhi once said that I like their Christ but I don’t like the Christian. They act nothing like their Christ. When I was a part of the Church, instead of looking in the mirror to see what Ghandhi was talking about, I was really offended. Once I separated myself from that body, I realized whatContinue reading “No Judgement”
The Woman with the Alabaster Box
Christ called the religious leaders, blind. Their blindness was apparent when they could not see that Christ was the long-awaited Messiah from God even though they witnessed the miracles that they were waiting to see. Christ also called them deaf. Their deafness was displayed when they could not hear that Christ’s words perfectly aligned withContinue reading “The Woman with the Alabaster Box”
Defining God
What do you think of when you hear the word, God? Is it an old man with a long beard sitting up on a throne doling out punishment? For the majority of people, this image is permanently embedded into their deepest psyche, and it leads to so many different reactions. Some are repulsed by theContinue reading “Defining God”
The Miracles They Refused to See
In the first century, the Jewish people were waiting for the Messiah. Today, as I read the Hebrew Bible, I see where Moses has written about him. I can read where Nathan prophesied to David about the forever king coming from David’s own lineage. Within the writings of the major prophets, Christ is clearly spokenContinue reading “The Miracles They Refused to See”
What Helen Saw
I want to clarify to whom my blog posts are intended. My writings are not directed toward the dear Catholic who wakes up every morning to humbly seek the Lord, and prays to God, day and night, for mercy. These messages are not for Presbyterians or Methodists or any other protestant denomination in particular. MyContinue reading “What Helen Saw”