Ancient Paths in a Modern World

"Stand by the roads, and look, and ask for the ancient paths, where the good way is; and walk in it, and find rest for your souls." 

  • Sexuality and Christianity

    I am troubled by how we have become so over aware of sexuality. Most every advertisement, every song, every article of clothing, every thought has been steered towards sex and sexual attraction. Sex, being a perk of life and the point of procreation is a wonderful facet of life. Despite popular opinion it is not Read more

  • forgiveness

    Having your sins forgiven may seem like an idea you could give or take. But having the evil forces of darkness peeled back from domineering your life is not. Both are freely gifted by the Christ to the one who recieves Him. Read more

  • Twinkies, St. Francis, and Hippies.

    This week is the beginning of a sad dawn for America. The death of the Twinkie. (Clinched fist raised in the air, Twinkie in the other hand, gangster tear running down my cheek.) Nah, just kidding. I haven’t bought a Twinkie in years and my understanding of food now has superseded my ability to enjoy Read more

  • For the Church in America

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mqia1Ft1Zy4&feature=related Read more

  • following Him

    John 1:35-37 On the morrow, again, John was standing, and two of his disciples, and having looked on Jesus walking, he saith, `Lo, the Lamb of God;’ and the two disciples heard him speaking, and they followed Jesus. If you rightly teach people to hear the voice of the Lord and follow Him, eventually they’ll quit listening Read more

  • Politicians and Religious Leaders

    Mark 8:11-15 (YLT) The Pharisees came forth, and began to dispute with him, seeking from him a sign from the heaven, tempting him; and having sighed deeply in his spirit, he saith, `Why doth this generation seek after a sign? Verily I say to you, no sign shall be given to this generation.’ And having left them, having Read more

  • Formation: James 1:8

    The Book of James Discipleship Meeting: My view of a discipleship meeting vs. any other meeting is that discipleship is about learning how to better walk with Jesus. The meeting is not about “worshiping” as in music, it’s about New Testament worship, the laying down of our lives (Romans 12:1). The meeting is not about having Read more

  • Every Act Matters.

    After noticing an injustice that she knew very well, one day a lady decided to take a stand. In a single moment, she made a decision.  When asked to get up out of her seat so that someone percieved as more important could sit, she refused. Like dominoes the whole world changed as a result, and is Read more

  • inward wandering

    What am I going to eat today? I need to make coffee? How much money do I have? Is it cold outside? I need a new jacket? No, I don’t. I need to save my money. What”s on TV tonight? What can I watch? Who can I hang out with tonight? I wonder what they Read more

  • Formation: James 1:1-7

    Notes from our Thursday night discipleship group: We’ve considered podcasting our meetings but have opted out of that option for several reasons. The most prominent being that we haven’t wanted to allow any level of a performance mentality to enter into our gathering. When we gather we gather to meet Jesus, and when we open Read more