Posts under ‘Faith’

On Self-Righteousness

Are self-righteousness and self-awareness mutually exclusive?

Is this a better chart?

Father, forgive me for I do all that makes me angry and judgmental when others do it. Make me self-aware. Exchange my self-righteousness for yours.

Fill Me With Your Power

I love you. I adore you. You are the first thing I think about when I awaken. You are the reason I get up in the morning.
Read the rest of this prayer of praise at nakedpastor.

Self Censorship Online

Gary Walter asks about self censorship — do we trade off authenticity for safety?
I gave my opinion in his comments, but because it ended up being so long, I’m reposting here (with minor modifications):
Gary, we all self-censor. People ask us for an opinion about clothing or hair style and want affirmation. They don’t want [...]

Another Vicarious Victory

I take success where I find it. Many times, it in celebrating the victories of others. Here’s a doozy.
Last Sunday my brother-in-law completed the an Ironman 70.3 — 1.2 mile swim, 56 mile bike, and 13.1 mile run. He describes the race:
I had a great swim, which is good as it’s probably my weakest of [...]

Quote of the Day — Micah 6:8

He has showed you, O man, what is good.
And what does the LORD require of you?
To act justly and to love mercy
and to walk humbly with your God. —Micah 6:8
Pithy. Demanding. Liberating.
Pithy: Micah 6:8 [...]