I walk upon this earthly ground And seldom ponder lifeThat we should all come once by birth And then to one day die.What is this middle ground here for?That chasm ‘tween birth and death?A fraction of time, a group of secondsUntil eternal rest.Should I say what skeptics say, that this is all there is?Or should I look to human kindTo explain this vast abyss?Can a God out there exist who findsPure joy in knowing me?And what does that imply for lifeAnd all humanity?I don’t think I like this … [Read more...]
Archives for April 2010
Pleasing God (Part Two – Knowing God)
Colossians 1:9-12"For this reason we also, from the day we heard about you have not ceased praying for you and asking God to fill you with the knowledge of his will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, so that you may live worthily of the Lord and please him in all respects - bearing fruit in every good deed, growing in the knowledge of God, being strengthened with all power according to his glorious might for the display of all patience and steadfastness, joyfully giving thanks to the … [Read more...]
The Battle
Lately I feel an overwhelming defense growing inside of me - a hesitation to absorb what seems to be a growing deception even among those teachers we trust. Something feels like we are being led astray. I am cautious, not wanting to condemn, not wanting to accept, not wanting to falsely accuse, and not wanting to make my thoughts self-righteous or pretend that I know more than someone else, that I know the truth and others don't. I am hesitant to do anything. I am not sure if this growing … [Read more...]
Pleasing God (part one)
Have you ever tried to please someone who thought they were perfect? It's a losing proposition. No matter how hard you try, you feel like it is never good enough. Frustration ensues. For some people, complacency sets in. They give up, they quit trying. "Why bother if it never seems to matter?" they ask themselves. Others may have thier frustration lead them to rebellion. "If I can't please them, I might as well do what I … [Read more...]
