The US is not the only country with a "cultural Christianity" problem... From Christianity Today news article: The French government has passed a law protecting the “sensory heritage” of the nation’s countryside. Vacationers and tourists will no longer be allowed to file official complaints or sue over crowing roosters, manure smells, or early-morning church bells.… Continue reading Manure and Church Bells
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How Thirsty Are You?
How much water do you drink everyday? Probably not enough, right? For years, I've struggled with dizzy spells off and on with no known cause. I've been through a battery tests, from thyroid to cardiac and everything in between. Some days, after breakfast I will feel so icky, so dizzy, that I have to lay… Continue reading How Thirsty Are You?
Secret Pain
One of the themes that I've often connected to in God's Word is the idea that eventually secrets will be made know. It's something we often relish when we've been wounded by others: the idea that the truth will eventually come to light, either in this life or the next. As a pastor, I've used… Continue reading Secret Pain
Saint Patrick’s Day
I love Saint Patrick's Day. Not because its an excuse to pinch people I don't like (oops, I forgot, you were wearing green...). But it's the celebration of a culture. No, not a culture of drinking green stout. But the culture of an island people who's story is largely unknown to most Americans. I'm proud… Continue reading Saint Patrick’s Day
Surviving
Note: This is a bit darker than some of the things I normally write or share. It's not a happy piece. But it's not supposed to be. This past week I had to submit some annual reports for my church. Yes, I know, it’s late. Anyways, one of the questions for me personally was along… Continue reading Surviving
