Be a Better You, chapter 1

Oh my. I realized after chapter one I will never make it through this book - not only because of the horrible theology, but also the style. It is so repetitive. It is so repetitive. Oh, sorry, it's contagious. The introduction actually begins with a paragraph I could hear myself saying, or Bob saying. Joel … Continue reading Be a Better You, chapter 1

I Can’t Believe I Just Did That!

I was just at Borders Books and I bought Joel Osteen's newest book Becoming a Better You. I don't know if I've ever been embarrassed about a book purchase before, but I felt compelled to explain to the cashier that I wanted to review the book on my blog, not ingest it and be a … Continue reading I Can’t Believe I Just Did That!

an apology, sort of…

I listened to the message from Saturday's Connexion, and feel like I should probably apologize (though not for what many of you might be thinking). During the message, I said that the church must show the world what it looks like to live in the kingdom. I could've focused on a lot of kingdom living … Continue reading an apology, sort of…