The public execution of Charlie Kirk has been on repeat for the last couple of weeks. The circumstances leading up to the death of Charlie fall somewhere in the middle of killing and murder, depending on which side you align your ideology with. Killing can be justified; we do it all the time, and for…
Read moreThe problem I have with conversations that invariably cross the line into faith is the dependency faith has on the chemical processes within the brain. Everything we experience as truth is synthesized through the brain. You can’t separate our version of reality from the organ responsible for consciousness. If that organ is damaged by depression…
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There is an oft used expression in Christendom about “running after God.” The implication is that there is a tangible physical presence of God that can be experienced by any one of the 5 senses and attaining that “feeling” is our greatest purpose. I have been in situations where I have “felt God” or at least…
Read moreWe just got home from an amazing worship service at Harvest, downed a quick lunch of bagels and cream cheese, and I am at my desk determined to rest today. The leaves need raking, the house needs sweeping, the trees need decorating, the cars need bathing, the..
Read moreThe following Q&A happened last week aboard the Papal plane, Sept. 22, 2011 Q: A last question. Holy Father, you will visit Erfurt, the old convent of reformer Martin Luther. Evangelical Christians and Catholics in dialogue with them are preparing to commemorate the fifth centenary of the Reformation. With what message, with what thoughts are you…
Read moreI was never very good at pinball. As a kid I would try and play but for some reason I would always find a way to drain the ball right down the middle of the flippers. Much later in life I realized that you could actually bump the machine while playing giving me the ability to change…
Read moreThe only thing better than remodeling your own house is remodeling someone else’s! Here is what I have been up to for the last 4 days: Since I left my “regular” job this was a welcome gift to bring in some money. It was also nice to get back to working with my hands. What…
Read moreI RefuseBenjamin GloverJoshua David Wilson Sometimes II just want to close my eyesAnd act like everyone’s alrightWhen I know they’re not This world needs GodBut it’s easier to stand and watchI could say a prayer and just move onLike nothing’s wrong But I refuse‘Cause I don’t want to live like I don’t careI don’t want…
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The murder of Osama Bin Laden has been the topic de jour this week and will be the topic today for me. It’s easy to get caught up in the emotion of the event and lose the perspective of what it means to approach world events with a Kingdom world view. At the risk of…
Read moreThis video is amazing, beautiful, raw, honest, inspiring, challenging, and full of the Kingdom of Heaven.
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