Category Thoughts

It’s Sunday morning, during normal church time. And yet, I sit at home on my computer, writing my thoughts, laying my soul bare for the world to read. A few months ago, my family and I moved to a new… Continue Reading →

This morning I was reading a National Geographic article on Mars; at one point they were discussing some of the geographic topology of the planet and how it had changed over time. That got me to thinking about the Creation… Continue Reading →

This isn’t going to be a long post, or an overly deep post. I’m honestly not sure how many folks even read what I write, but for people who do stop by occasionally, you may have noticed that there’s a… Continue Reading →

Sing a new song to the LORD!(Psalm 96:1a) There are a couple of state parks within a half hour of where we live. This morning I was able to spend a few hours hiking, and I decided to try out… Continue Reading →

I’ve noticed that whenever I play Guitar Hero, I do really well…until I start thinking about the notes. As soon as I start thinking about the notes, and when to hit them, and in what order, and what finger is… Continue Reading →

For I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.In those days when you pray, I will listen. If you look… Continue Reading →

Matthew is going to be three this summer. As hard to believe as that is, it’s amazing to look back on the last several years and see how my life has changed along the way. To be very honest, I… Continue Reading →

I’ve thought about the whole “social justice” thing a lot over the last decade, and my views have changed considerably along the way. I know that they’re not fully formulated even at this point, but I’ve learned a lot, and… Continue Reading →

I’ve been wrestling with something for a number of years now, and particularly the last few days. As I’ve studied and grown in my faith, I’ve become increasingly concerned about the concept of large churches, for a number of reasons…. Continue Reading →

I’m going to be very frank about something. The whole idea of picking a church bothers me. I mean, from a Christ-follower perspective anyhow, and when we look at scripture, there is no “picking a church.” You’re either a member… Continue Reading →