Entries from September 2009

September 9, 2009

protection theology

For many years I have been critical of what I call protection theology. That is when Christians completely remove themselves from the culture around them and isolate themselves inside of a Christian bubble. Inside this bubble or wall, you can only find like people who believe the same things, dress the same way, and never [...]

September 2, 2009

fear

Today my son went for a well check-up in order to enroll in preschool next week. While there, we learned he was due for a shot. Immediately he was overcome with fear, fear of pain, anxiety, fear of the consequences of the needle. Now 1-2 years ago, needles & doc visits didn’t bother him. Neither [...]

September 1, 2009

This one’s directed at me

Short & not-sweet, but directed at me. I’m the guilty one here and by doing this, I only continue the cycle.
We spend too much time writing blogs, expressing our opinions, invoking the name of God for certain causes, more time tweeting, more time talking… and frankly not enough time listening, reading, reflecting, and thinking. [...]