Tonight I finished the book I’ve been reading, Roaring Lambs by Bob Briner. It’s a “manifesto” of a Christian’s “proper stance regarding the culture-shaping arena” (according to the back cover). Although I agree with Briner’s general premise, I admit some disappointment in his presentation and I disagree with some of his strategies. I also think [...]
Archive for August, 2009
roaring lambs?
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged books on August 31, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
communication is important
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged BFA, humor on August 30, 2009 | 1 Comment »
They showed this commercial to us at orientation when I first moved to Germany, and it remains one of my favorites. I’m sure some deep truths could be gleaned from it regarding the importance of communication in both working and personal relationships, but usually it just makes me laugh.
speaking & hearing the truth
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged faith, philosophical on August 29, 2009 | 2 Comments »
The more we learn to allow the other to speak the Word to us, to accept humbly and gratefully even severe reproaches and admonitions, the more free and to the point we ourselves will be in speaking. One who because of sensitivity and vanity rejects the serious words of another Christian cannot speak the truth [...]
balancing act
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged philosophical on August 27, 2009 | 1 Comment »
The speed of my life lately varies greatly from one day to the next, it seems. Perhaps that’s why I spend time wandering around online when I’m not working, wondering where I should invest my time and energy. The second half of my summer was so hectic with traveling that I hardly had time enough [...]
new face
Posted in Uncategorized on August 26, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
The blog got a face-lift. I felt it was time.
My plans are to write more often. More coherently? Probably not. Come along for the ride, though, if you don’t mind chewing the unsorted pieces of my consciousness. (Hmm, that’s a disturbing metaphor. Maybe envision something else, like wandering with me as I search for [...]
searching for serenity
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged faith on August 25, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
What is in God’s hands to the point where I should remove all of my involvement? There is a balance, is there not, between being proactive and trusting? In the past, I’ve been told to act as I see wise; that “God cannot steer a parked car.” I’ve embraced that idea over the past few [...]
