In thinking about the new year, I am reminded of a poem I read recently. In it Frances Ridley Havergal offers what should be our wishes for each other for the coming year. With all of the possible resolutions that could be made to adjust my life to something greater that I desire, may … Continue reading
This week Philippians 4:4-7 has been reoccurring over and over in my life and in the life of friends. Paul encourages the church at Philippi with these words: “Rejoice in the Lord always, I will say it again: REJOICE! Let reasonableness be known to everyone. The Lord is near. Don’t worry about anything, but in … Continue reading
In an article from scienceblogs.com, the writer opens with this statement: “If there’s one universal trait among humans, it seems to be an unquenchable thirst for certainty.” We want to know what is provable beyond a shadow of doubt. Where would you guess that most of us think that type of certainty is found? The … Continue reading
This is a response to an editorial in the Memphis Newspaper Commercial Appeal entitled “Teens Are Listening” which appeared December 5th, 2012. You can find that article here: http://www.commercialappeal.com/news/2012/dec/05/editorial-teens-are-listening/ The recent editorial entitled “Teens Are Listening” celebrated the fact that unprotected sex is on the decline among students at MCS. The article implicated “it will … Continue reading
When I started this series on community, I talked about how America is characterized by individualism and how that can be a significant cost to community. Every human being’s greatest need is community (network of close relationships): with God and with others. In the contemporary obsession with convenience and immediate gratification, community and relationships counter-culturally … Continue reading
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