A funny thing happened the other day that reminded me how grateful I am a) to have people like J.Fo. in my life, and b) to have grace in my life. I was having a slightly frazzled conversation with a few folks as I signed my bill at dinner. Suddenly I realized “oh [...]
Posts Tagged ‘faith’
A Reminder of Grace
Posted in Daily Notes, Thoughts in the Faith, tagged faith, God, grace, Jesus, love on November 18, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Folding Your Underwear.
Posted in Life As I Know It, Thoughts in the Faith, tagged God, life, faith, christian, laundry, analogy, free will, choice on October 14, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
I’m warning you now: this analogy might be too much for some of you to handle.
If you ever asked me, I would never say that I really dislike folding laundry. It seems painless, mindless, productive. Yet every time I fold laundry, I come to detest it. For one thing, it always takes way longer than [...]
#73: Join the worship team in any capacity
Posted in 101 in 1001, Thoughts in the Faith, tagged 101 in 1001, church, faith, music, sunday, worship on June 21, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
It’s really funny how God works sometimes. I’ve been trying for a year to get involved with the worship team at the church I’ve attended since I was a freshman in college. I’ve talked with a few different people who are always very enthusiastic about needing my help. Whether it’s running the [...]
Giving your life to Jesus
Posted in Thoughts in the Faith, tagged christ, Christianity, faith, God, hope, Jesus, life, love, testimony on April 15, 2009 | 1 Comment »
I hear that phrase a lot: “I’ve given my life to Jesus.” It can be found especially frequently in the stories of those who have risen out of dire circumstances, and become admirable citizens of life. They have flipped their lives around, committing to goodness and hope. I love hearing these stories and drawing inspiration [...]
Have you ever ignored God’s call?
Posted in Thoughts in the Faith, tagged christ, Christianity, faith, God, god's call, homelessness, service on April 13, 2009 | 2 Comments »
On Sunday, our pastor mentioned a time in a coffee shop when some disgruntled customer walked out, and he felt called by God to follow and have a conversation with this man. He said he didn’t want to, was relieved when the man wasn’t outside, but then walked a bit down the street. Running into [...]
#67 — One book a month
Posted in 101 in 1001, Thoughts in the Faith, tagged 101 in 1001, Bible, Christianity, faith, Religion on December 21, 2008 | 1 Comment »
July: 2 Timothy
June: 1 Timothy
1: 15-16 Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners–of whom I am the worst. But for that very reason I was shown mercy so that in me, the worst of sinners, Christ Jesus might display his unlimited patience as [...]
Figuring God out.
Posted in Thoughts in the Faith, tagged Christianity, faith, God, journey, life, questions, understanding on October 6, 2008 | 1 Comment »
It’s just not going to happen. There is no way I or anyone else can ever figure God out. The truth is that He is so beyond our comprehension, he ceases to exist in our dimension. I cannot even conceive the idea of an infinite universe–how could I ever comprehend an eternal and perfect creator?
This [...]
