First, let me acknowledge that the word hate has already turned some of you off. I get it. It’s because we’ve been taught, even by our churches, that there are good emotions and bad emotions. Anger and hatred are bad emotions. Love and joy are good emotions. Not true. Emotions are right or wrong based … Continue reading Why I hate the prosperity gospel so much, pt 1
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What Number am I?
After much speculation, the results of the test are in. Profile Summary for Enneagram Type OneHealthy LevelsLevel 1(At Their Best): Become extraordinarily wise and discerning. By accepting what is, they become transcendentally realistic (i don't know what that means, but it sounds awesome), knowing the best action to take in each moment. Humane, inspiring, and … Continue reading What Number am I?
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New Books
A friend gave me three new books just this week. I can't wait to dig into them after I'm done with the 'required reading' for class (I did a little dance last night when I finally finished Meredith Klines Kingdom Prologue). I've never read anything by Goldsworthy before, but he comes highly recommended. I'd like … Continue reading New Books
When I hate theology
Last night I was lying in bed waiting for Lynn to finish in the bathroom and I was having a mini-crisis. I've found myself really far behind in the reading that I'm doing for class in August. I started off good, but then I hit a book by a guy named Meredith Kline (yep, I … Continue reading When I hate theology
God Entranced 