World peace. A worthy goal. One that is whipped out every time something awful happens across the globe. Voices cry out for it in the streets, but really, no one seems to know how to achieve it. Most people think of peacemakers as passive, meek, quiet; people who work in the background, behind the scenes.… Continue reading The Problem with Seeking Peace
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You Don’t Have to Embrace the Stink
I don’t know if my dad’s in heaven. I wish I did, but I don’t. He passed from this life 30 years ago this March. He was alone, without family or friends, until the very end. The hospital did manage to find a brother, my uncle, but by then it was too late. The family… Continue reading You Don’t Have to Embrace the Stink
Negative People Do What Negative People Do…So How Do I Deal With That?
I don’t surround myself with negative people. I don’t. Case in point… Years ago we were attending a church and there was a woman there that I got to know. She seemed sweet, but we weren’t really friends, just acquaintances. So like I normally do on social media I accepted her friendship request and although… Continue reading Negative People Do What Negative People Do…So How Do I Deal With That?
Christian, if ‘Social Justice’ is More Important than Love, then What’s the Point of Serving Christ?
The events of the past few weeks have been…atrocious. What started out with the good news that our states were re-opening was marred by the heinous act of one man masquerading as a police officer. The nation, as a whole, quickly, and rightly, denounced him. It was an amazing moment. For once, our nation was… Continue reading Christian, if ‘Social Justice’ is More Important than Love, then What’s the Point of Serving Christ?
Pretending Friendly
Recently I heard someone say something that kinda stuck with me. After a few days of this thought running through my mind I think I’m finally ready to hash it out here, on the blog. Are you ready for this great insight? Well…they said, “Pretend that you’re friendly”. Wow. Not totally earth-shattering in a giant… Continue reading Pretending Friendly