When I first came to faith, theology was a term that was somewhat intimidating to me. It was something that, in my mind, was limited to pastors, bible colleges and those that wrote Christian commentaries. Us “lay people” did not have the training. How silly of me. Taking that position, I gave up all responsibility …
Monthly Archive: January 2010
Jan 27
Acts of Penance and Self-Flagellation
Many years ago, I lived in a middle-eastern country where during a particular religious holiday (Ashura), people would go out into the streets and mourn over the death of their prophet Mohammed’s grandson. There were a large number of foreigners living in that country, Americans, British, German, among others. Foreigners would stay in their homes …
Jan 26
God’s Grace at Work
I had an occasion yesterday morning to really see God’s grace at work. As I was getting ready, I went looking for my macaw as I needed to get him fed. He happened to be under my bed. I called him but did not see him as he came out so I walked in looking …



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