Archive for February, 2006
« Previous EntriesThin Places
Tuesday, February 28th, 2006I can't help it. I'm irresistably drawn to the contemplative. Here's some thoughts from a friend's now-defunct-blog via onehouse. Thanks, guys!
The Irish speak of a tradition of "thin places." It is believed among us…that there are sequestered, sacred spaces on earth where, if you listen very carefully, you can hear God more clearly and feel […]
Ask Everyonce: The Art of Judging
Monday, February 27th, 2006This came in from Jonathan Grimwood yesterday. My thoughts below:
The Art of Judging
Judging is essentially the mistakes of oneself being pointed out in another. If someone is to judge a person he truly does not know what lies within himself or else he would have pity and pray for the both of them. Here is […]
More Authors, More Fun!
Friday, February 24th, 2006I'm opening everyonce for additional authors! If you have interesting thoughts on spiritual formation, church life, discipleship, or the like, we'd love to have you posting your thoughts! If you're interested, either pop something (with your email address) into the 'ask everyonce' section, or send me an email to daniel at the-name-of-this-site.com.
If you're NOT interested […]
Door-to-Door Gospel Salesmen
Thursday, February 23rd, 2006Today I read a scathing post reviewing a book from the Left Behind series, asking why we try and force people to 'buy now' instead of 'taste and see'. You can read the whole thing here. (via onehouse)
How did something that was supposed to be about "good news" become, instead, an awkward, embarrassing and odious […]
Renovaré: Hurt vs. Harmed
Tuesday, February 21st, 2006From the Renovaré website:
QUESTION: Explain to me the difference between being hurt while not being harmed?ANSWER: Spiritual people are of all people most susceptible to being hurt. This is because we are indeed the meek of the earth. We have turned away from the normal human means of protection: attack first, destroy your enemy before […]
Love is the Path to Holiness
Monday, February 20th, 2006We're studying the book of I Thessalonians these days at our local gathering, and one little thing stuck out to me today. In 3:12, Paul says that he hopes that the Lord will make you 'increase and abound in love to one another and to all (just like we do towards you),' but for the purpose of […]
Shaun on Depression and Doubt
Thursday, February 16th, 2006Shaun Groves has posted a series on his blog relaying the story of 'two weeks ago' — a story of doubt and depression and anger. His story is brutally honest and well-written to express where he was and is. You can read the full story starting here at his blog.
"That was the first time I […]
Don't Waste Your Cancer
Wednesday, February 15th, 2006John Piper wrote this article a few days ago, on the night before he went into surgery to correct prostate cancer. I read through it once, and thought, "if I was sick, these are things I would need to hear." But I don't think our best learning from this is so much about being ill, as it […]
Willard on Grace
Wednesday, February 15th, 2006I've posted stuff from this article before, but was reinspired by Mike (BTW)
In most churches we're not only saved by grace, we're paralyzed by it. We're afraid to do anything that might be a "work." The funny thing is we will preach to people for an hour that they can't do anything to be saved, […]
My Valentine
Tuesday, February 14th, 2006Happy Valentine's Day!
I'm not much for the glitter and the way flower companies overcharge today, but I do love to celebrate, and there's no one I'd rather celebrate than my wife!
My wife is beautiful, smart, charming, and wonderful. I am well-taken care of, and so is our daughter, due in large part to her daily […]