Jump
Aug 29
Trusting God is an interesting thing. Sometimes, it seems easier to trust Him with the intangible things - the gift of salvation, eternal life and freedom from slavery to sin, etc. But things I can actually, physically count and see? Not so much. Finances tend to be a sticky thing. Money is easily quantifiable - and an area I trust(ed) God the least.
One of my milestone moments of 2011 was making the jump from a steady, middle-management position to full-time freelance design and illustration at home. This decision served as a catalyst for much of my personal and spiritual growth over the last year.
It was a leap of faith - and I quickly learned where my faith was placed.
Danny Boy – Part 2
Aug 24
Daniel was a great model for missional living. A literal stranger in a strange land, he found himself in a culture that didn't share his devotion to the one, true God. He remained uncompromisable in his new environment - and responded to the new culture with respect, humility and proved himself to be a worthy asset - all while keeping God's laws.
While training for palace service, his request regarding his desire to not eat the foods restricted by God's dietary rules had been accommodated - but how would he respond if something didn't go in his favor? Luckily, we get to find out.
Danny Boy – Part 1
Aug 23
As I continue to consider a Christian's response to a culture that doesn't align with Christ's commands, I'm considering examples found in the Bible. Jesus is our main role-model - and there are others that reflect a Christ-like attitude and response to the world around them. Like Daniel.
Culture Wars: A New Hope
Aug 21
A short time ago, in a galaxy very, very close...
This is one of the topics that has been bouncing around my head - spurred by recent and upcoming events. Elections in general, homosexual marriage specifically. This post isn't directly about those things, but it has prompted me to ask the question, "As a follower of Christ, what is my response to the culture supposed to look like?".
From what I understand, it's a bit different than what I've seen and how I've reacted.
Getting To Know – Part 2
Aug 17
When someone makes a grand claim about themselves, we usually watch to see if they can back it up.
Even if that someone is God.
Getting to know – Part 1
Aug 16
Let's get started!
If you haven't checked it out already, the "About" page sums up what I'm doing here on this site. We're kicking things off by... getting to know God.
