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The Fallacy of a "Good Christian Life"

The Fallacy of a “Good Christian Life”

A few years ago, I was writing a book. The working title was “Pragmatic Practices of an Intentional Christian.” I say “was writing” because about halfway through the first draft, ...
Happy atheists don't care if Christians pray. They just don't.

Happy atheists don’t care if Christians pray. They just don’t.

This morning, I followed a link in my facebook news feed to an article about a family who was praying for a loved one fighting cancer. It wasn't the article ...
PinkGirl Magic Kingdom May 28th

facebook fragments: 5/24/14 – 5/30/14 (Memorial Day & Disney Days)

Monday, May 26, 2014 "I woke up in America for the love of God. I woke up in America for something bigger than myself. More than fireworks and fanfare. More ...
Merida and PinkGirl May 18 2014

facebook fragments: 5/17/14 – 5/23/14 (a circle of life kind of thing)

(Looking back, these facebook posts just don't seem like the should have been in the same week.) Sunday, May 17, 2014 PinkGirl and Merida _______________ Wednesday, May 21, 2014 ...
life-is-too-short from http://gapingvoid.com/

facebook fragments: 5/10/14 – 5/16/14 (friends who avoid conflict & evil teachers who assign food projects)

Sunday, May 11, 2014 I was tagged in a facebook post my my daughter: "So, I'm watching The Little Mermaid and I caught my mommy quoting some of it. ‪#‎succes‬ ...
Leo Buscaglia Quote Kindness Encouragment

never underestimate the influence of little things.

I had a horrible, horrible dream a few weeks ago. horrible. In this dream, my daughter was being stalked. And NOTHING we did could stop the stalker. If you've read ...
Be salt and light. Matthew 5:13-16

seasoned with salt.

If you profess Christianity, please be careful in your discussions about controversial issues today. Please don't be arrogant. You're never going to change someone's mind when you're words are laced ...
Ephesians 429

say what you mean, but don’t be mean when you say it.

I've been saying that for years. To my kids, to students and to myself, whenever the situation calls for it. It's one of my idioms. This afternoon, I read an ...
lament.

lament.

Thinking about praise and worship music this morning. In my personal experience and observation, more people seek God when they are hurting than when they are happy. We should sing ...
Back Extension on Fitness Ball

facebook fragments: 5/3/14 – 5/9/14 (stronger than yesterday, annoying prophets & philanthropy)

Saturday, May 3, 2014 Came downstairs to see PinkGirl working on a poster board sized map for a geography project due Monday. Disney's Beauty and the Beast playing DVD. Me: ...
where philanthropy falls short.

where philanthropy falls short.

I was recently part of a discussion about a church supported service project. A number of different ideas were on the table, none of them mine. The project itself wasn't ...
bring home the mahi 042614

facebook fragments: 04/26/14 – 05/2/14 (bringing home the mahi, strength training milestones & a new Indo board record)

Saturday, April 26, 2014 Just got a "Fish On" text from my men via the SPOT satellite GPS with latitude and longitude: 28.51040,-80.01917 Wonder how many miles off shore that ...
Buzz and Woody Muscle Soreness Everywhere fitness

facebook fragments: 04/19/14 – 04/25/14 (Easter, epiphany blogging & getting stronger)

Saturday, April 19, 2014 I love my daughter. No hashtag. Just saying. _______________ It would appear my workout yesterday was extremely effective. ibuprofen. stretching. water. protein. maybe epsom salt bath ...
creepy buzzards

facebook fragments: 04/12/14 – 04/18/14 (a sea turtle, strength training & Good Friday

Saturday, April 12, 2014 My men are fishing today. There are two text messages hubs sends me from his GPS satellite messenger when they're on the ocean. One is "All ...
bring home the mahi 042614

giving grace.

Both my daughter and my son are having a full and stress filled week. A VERY full and stress filled week. Sleep is going to come at a premium. It's ...