Review: Finding Our Way Again Part I He writes, “It would be tragic for you to read this book and walk away with a longer to-do list.” Instead, the disciplines are an opportunity and a means of creating space for God. I am reminded of Brueggemann’s argument: ...Whatever You Do... Use food and mealtimes to create special memories for your family. I’ve heard of so many great and fun ideas to do with your families over mealtimes. I know families that use mealtimes to memorize scripture, other families that discuss ... Do discerning Christian need to toss The Shack? Like you, I have not read The Shack, but unlike you, I have no plans to do so at this point. My reason is simply that I have not heard sufficiently compelling reasons to add it to the huge pile of books I intend/need/want to read. ... You Would Rather... You would rather bend and twist scripture, which you believe is the word of G, to fit your very narrow religious and political agenda, than to admit that the seven or so extremely ambiguous passages allegedly condemning gay people are ... A New Start “But I tell you who hear me: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. If someone strikes you on one cheek, turn to him the other also. If someone takes your cloak, ... Long Post Alert! Raise your hand if you know someone who was socially awkward from school. Nuff said. Maybe more people who have trouble making friends are homeschooled and that puts a slant on things but in general it has everything to do with the ... Reading Classics - The Religious Affections (VII) Feel free to post comments below or to write about this on your own blog (and then post a comment linking us to your thoughts). Do not feel that you can only say anything if you are going to say something that will wow us all. Just add ... Who’s plans are you following? I cried because I was trying to find my fulfillment in “my to do list” instead of the fact I’m God’s child that He is taking care of and watching over with such a gentle heart. LET GO DONNA! If you have any “plans” that you need to let ... 1.5 Add to your faith Reading: 2 Pet 1 You probably never thought that your math class would make it into your daily devotions did you? Well, it has. Today’s reading takes us to a passage of scripture that will have a big impact on our ROOTED study. ... That blog on God that I was supposed to write a few days ago... Love with abundance and discernment Love growing in knowledge and discernment so that you can determine what really matters and can be pure and blameless in the day of Christ You can read scriptures 2 ways: 1) Asking what must I do? ...
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