Category: The Walk
Plateaus vs High Places: Walking in Faith
Discover how life’s trials reveal your true identity in God. When plateaus give way to challenges, we find who we really are by trusting in God’s goodness and walking in faith.
What does “in the world but not of it” mean?
An article on worms, Chernobyl, DNA, and radiation prompted some thoughts on Dune, sci-fi, and...
How to Tell a Story
How do you tell a story? We all tell stories, whether it is giving a persuasive speech, wooing a new client, launching an ad campaign, or writing an actual fictional account. It is a part of the human experience, but just like so many things that are common such as interacting with other human beings in a courteous way, learning to fold clothes properly, and how to feed oneself beyond grabbing the nearest junk food, it needs to be taught.
Reason vs Revelation: How God Speaks
God speaks in many different ways. Sometimes he speaks through revelation of things we could not know and sometimes he speaks through reason.
Called by God: The Call is Not the Qualifying
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We are all called by God to a specific purpose. But that call is not the qualifying.
Job and His Dragon at An Unexpected Journal
What does the dragon, Leviathan, represent in the book of Job? A new essay.
Is Easter Pagan?
Is Easter pagan? You will see that claim come up. Sometimes it is made by skeptics, sometimes even by Christians. But is Easter really pagan?
Honoring God with Your Finances?
What honoring God with our finances mean? Some Christians think it simply means tithing … it doesn’t. What the Bible really says about money.
What Can the Past Tell Us About the Present?
How can we learn from the past? What can the past tell us about the present?
What’s the Name of Your Golden Calf?
We know worshipping a statue is idolatry, but we can make idols of many other things in our lives. What is the name of your golden calf?
When David Chose the Plague
David’s heart had convicted him. He knew he had sinned and that there would be judgment. Then Gad came to him with a choice. David was able to choose: a long hard struggle for the entire community during seven years of famine; three months of trial and uncertainty for David alone, or three days of plague?
When We Count the Days: Mental Health Bible Verses
Life is in a holding pattern and we count the days until it can return to normal. Mental health Bible versus against anxiety.
Habakkuk’s Prayer for Fear in Times of Trouble
Life, at times, can be very uncertain. Whatever the issue, tell God what you need and thank him for what he has done.
What Does “My People Perish for Lack of Knowledge” Mean?
There is a phrase that you hear used occasionally, “my people perish for lack of knowledge.” What does “my people perish for lake of knowledge mean?”
Tending the Lampstand: On Repentance and Righteousness
Does it matter how Christians act? We are saved by grace, but God makes it very clear that there is a responsibility and an accountability on the part of individual believers and the church. What does it mean to “tend our lampstand?”
A New Word and New Focus for 2019
The New Year is a time of reflection. A new word and a new focus for 2019.
The Great Digital Escape
We live our lives constantly plugged in and connected. Instead of thinking outside the box for an answer, how about thinking outside the door? Heading to the outdoors is a great way to escape.
Psalm 23: A Praise for Spiritual Warfare
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The 23rd Psalm is familiar to many. It is a reminder of God’s faithfulness and evokes beautiful mental imagery. But more than that, this Psalm is a battle cry. It is a song of warfare.
Can You Find God Without Religion?
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Can you find God without religion? Many people are looking for God. Many claim to be able to help you find Him, but do you need religion in order to do so?
Why God Gave Us Dogs
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God illustrates His love and plan for us in many ways: through history, through the cosmos, and, yes, through dogs. Sometimes we close ourselves off from everyone around us … but then there are dogs.
On Giving, Blessings, and Obedience
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Are Christians still obligated to tithe and support the efforts of the corporate church financially? Thoughts on giving, obedience, a grateful heart, and blessings.
