Month: February 2016

Exactly what do your actions on the outside convey about who you are on the inside? This past week we had terrible storms on the very afternoon that I had to return a rental car and get my car back from the dealership.  Let's just say the afternoon did not go very smoothly. I found … Continue reading 24/7 Witness

I have had a dramatic faith meets life experience the last 36 hours.  Thanks to the UNC Basketball team I think I know how Simon the Zealot felt during Jesus' ministry.  Hang with me because I know it's a very loose analogy.  For those who do not follow the world of college basketball and didn't … Continue reading Simon the Zealot & UNC Basketball

Today is Ash Wednesday, the beginning of the Season of Lent.  For those long steeped in church worship and tradition we know exactly what that means.  For others from less traditional churches or no church at all wonder what that could possibly mean.  In fact as they see various people today with something blackish on … Continue reading Smudging Ashes

Last week I had the chance to sit at the feet of Pastor Kevin Myers from 12 Stone Church in Atlanta at a Continuing Ed event.  One of the things he said that resonated with me is that our path towards mature spirituality is completely backwards from what is normally expected of us.  If you … Continue reading Backwards Path of Spirituality