Lunch
How do you know if you are a Christian? My friend asked me over lunch a while ago. I didn’t have an answer. I simply told him that you know you are a Christian when you know. I thought about that. Not quite the answer I liked. Today, over pho, we talked about being a […]
Thoughts
A few days ago I was listening to a podcast. The speaker mentioned that North America is the only continent with decline in Christianity. My heart sank…. A few months ago, I wrote a blog post in response of a youtube video, Tears of the Saints. Whenever I see that video, it still brings a […]
Proverbs, Daily Bread
Three verses (Proverbs 30:7-9) I meditated lately: 7 “Two things I ask of you, O LORD; do not refuse me before I die: 8 Keep falsehood and lies far from me; give me neither poverty nor riches, but give me only my daily bread. 9 Otherwise, I may have too much and disown you and […]
Poor Rich People
Taken from Crazy Love (pg 89-90) by Francis Chan : … Because we don’t usually have to depend on God for food, money to buy our next meal, or shelter, we don’t feel needy. In fact, we generally think of ourselves as fair independent and capable. Even if we aren’t rich, we are “doing just […]
Quote
Complete weakness and dependence will always be the occasion for the Spirit of God to manifest His power. Oswald Chambers
Is it ok to be medicore?
A re-post from Glocal Christianity: Have you ever heard the expression, “The group hikes at the speed of the slowest person”?I heard someone use that the other week, as a compassionate excuse for slowing down for people who’re slow to adapt to change. My thoughts? Sounds very wise … if you consider mediocrity a virtue […]
Life of the Soul
This is a repost from Challies.com. When sins and fears prevailing rise, And fainting hope almost expires; Jesus, to Thee I lift mine eyes, To Thee I breathe my soul’s desires. Art Thou not mine, my living Lord; And can my hope, my comfort die, Fixed on Thy everlasting word, That word which built the […]
A life of outreach? Or an outreach life?
Sometimes I wonder what if I consider every day night as an outreach event. Going to the YMCA to do a few miles repeat. Outreach event. Going to work. Outreach event. Going to Moe’s to pick up a burrito. Outreach event. I think sometimes when we think about outreach, we have to spend a lot […]
Comfort Zone
In walking with Christ, there is no comfort zone. As everyday, I have to battle my own sinful desire. Though, those who know Christ, who hear His calling, will always be in a zone of comfort. Even in the midst of suffering, persecution and self sacrifice. As the Holy Spirit is the comforter. A Christian […]
Parking Tonight I drove to the YMCA for a swim. As I was waiting for a spot, a van pulled up from behind and about to take it. I instinctively flashed my high beam light to indicate that it was my spot. I was here first and it was mine. He had no right to […]