Category: Theories and Constructs
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The Death of Prayer
The sad reality is that many of God’s faithful become disenchanted with prayer as they journey through life. They don’t get what they ask for time and again. They’re broken when they’ve prayed faithfully with a yearning spirit for someone dear, only to have them taken. They find that being quiet in the presence of…
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A Perspective on Christianity: “Can’t do,” or “Want to”
Over the course of our lives we’ve encountered many litanies of things we can’t do if we’re to be considered a “good” person or walking the path of Christianity. One of the most famous lists, and interestingly not in the Bible, is the “The Seven Deadly Sins:” Lust, Gluttony, Greed, Sloth, Wrath, Envy, and Pride…
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Closeness to God
As we navigate our Christian doctrines and teachings, our classes and readings, our relationships and sermons we frequently hear the challenge, “draw near to God.” We’re told that we need to do certain things to get closer to the Father. Read the Bible. Spend time in prayer. Fellowship with believers. All these things are referenced…
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Making the Simple Complex
Through the Ages theologians and philosophers have created systemic models hoping to find spiritual truth. In nearly every instance the complexity and fantastic nature of the ensuing constructs actually established barriers between the created and the Creator. Those embarking on a spiritual journey had to shift their focus from the destination to the navigation through self-imposed…
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