Tag Archives: theology

Color Outside the Lines

“Christianity is not about learning how to live within the lines; Christianity is about the joy of coloring.” — Mike Yaconelli (Dangerous Wonder) I know that this is not Bible, I have thought a lot about this and I can see no … Continue reading

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Keeping God on Track

God’s Quality Management Questionnaire Help Us Regulate the Almighty– Keeping Him Accountable is Our Purpose God would like to thank you for your belief and patronage. In order to better serve your needs, He asks that you take a few … Continue reading

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My Pretend Jesus

Question. Is the real you, touching the “real Jesus?” For some time now, I am asking myself this simple question. I’ve had some convicting  moments as I swirled this question around in my heart. There is no condemnation in this; … Continue reading

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Pushing Back the Darkness

  You, LORD, are my lamp; the LORD turns my darkness into light. 2 Sam. 22:29, NIV You, LORD, keep my lamp burning; my God turns my darkness into light. Psalm 18:28, NIV Your eye is the lamp of your … Continue reading

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Worship is All that Really Matters

“Jesus replied, “Do wedding guests fast while celebrating with the groom? Of course not. They can’t fast while the groom is with them.”  Mark 2:19 This whole idea of celebrating is antithetical to religious sensibilities.  Too much liberty and too much … Continue reading

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