Here are the notes from tonight’s bible study. If you tweet out any of them on social media, use #thatllpreach for a hash tag! 12.19.2011 How do we know if the “voice” we hear is from God? Scripture references: 1 John 4:1 We are told in the bible to test the spirit by the spirit. … Continue reading »
Why Tebow, Why Now?
While I’ve always been an avid NFL fan, I never thought that the sport would call for two different blog posts about one particular player and his faith. One discussion after another, Tim Tebow and his miraculous feats on the football field have stirred up another week’s worth of water cooler discussion, sending the media … Continue reading »
What He Said About You
This morning, I was reading Psalm 139 which discusses God being an all-seeing, all-knowing, all-powerful, and omnipresent God. It explores how much God knows about us (everything), how long He’s known this information (before we were born), everything He thinks about us (He thinks we’re pretty awesome), and how much we’re on His mind (every … Continue reading »
Jorelys Rivera: A Harvest Reaped Too Soon
When news broke that 7-year-old Jorelys Rivera was missing, in my mind I assumed she would turn up safely. Like so many other cases of a child abduction, most times they turn out for the best — a child returned to their mother safely and some nimrod behind bars for using their own kid as … Continue reading »
The Winning Formula
As all of America watched quarterback Tim Tebow win his 4th game of the season, social networks were flooded with commentary about how Tebow was able to pull off a come back win against the Jets. One person Tweeted: “I have to get on #TeamJesus, Tebow wins again.” Another person said: “All Tim Tebow has … Continue reading »
The Noah Syndrome
Yesterday, as I was reading comments on a recent blog post I wrote, I felt an overwhelming feeling. I really couldn’t put a finger on it, but the thought that came to me was “what in the world was I thinking?” In the midst of being obedient to God, we may ask ourselves that very same question. … Continue reading »
Occupy Any Street: The Deferment of the American Dream
$89,263.66. That’s how much it cost for me to achieve the “American dream.” You know that dream, right? The one that says “if you work hard, go to school, and get a degree, you’ll find a good job that you can work for 30 years, retire and live comfortably with fond memories of your ‘hay … Continue reading »
Beyond His Name: Steve Jobs
Since he co-founded Apple in 1976, Jobs personified what it meant to think outside the box and to do more than what people expected of him. He’s been called a king and an egomaniac. A genius and a troubled soul. A pragmatic, secluded individual who only let us into his life one Apple, NeXT, and … Continue reading »
To Die For!
In recent news, we’ve heard of a young Iranian pastor by the name of Yousef Nadarkhani who is currently awaiting the fulfillment of a death sentence for apostasy, or the denouncing of his Muslim faith. The Iranian government has asked Nadarkhani to renounce his Christian beliefs to spare his life. He’s refused.
Mercy, Mercy Me
After having a few days to reflect on the travesty of Troy Davis’ death, after digging through the Facebook posts, Tweets, and emails about the grave injustice, after talking with friends about how to take this momentum and create opportunities for change, I’ve finally gotten to the bottom of what all of this is about. … Continue reading »
