Pneumonia, predestination, perseverance and pumpernickel bread were a few suggestions I got from my friends (and I hope readers). š I went with Patience for the reason that so many of us both desire it and despise it. I'm sure you've heard the old adage: "Don't pray for patience because then God will give you … Continue reading Patience
OMNI
Three āOmniā attributes of God. (Omni is a prefix, simply meaning āallā or, āOf all things, in all ways and places.ā) As a human, a characteristic I assume is shared by all of those reading this post, I am well acquainted with finitude. āNothing lasts foreverā or āall good things come to an endā are … Continue reading OMNI
NEW
The PlayStation 2. A modern marvel; a revolutionary gaming system with the best graphics, games, and gameplay yet invented. Or, as I gave my sales pitch to my parents (who until that point had not allowed me to own a gaming system because it would "rot my brain"...They may have been right.) it was an … Continue reading NEW
Missions
Some of the greatest truths I have learned through missions work are that God's work is universal, it is continual, and it is personal. As I had the incredible opportunity to go on a second mission trip to Haiti last month, I wanted this post to be a reminder of the incredible work that God … Continue reading Missions
Legacy
"No legacy is so rich as honesty." - William Shakespeare "What will be written on your tombstone?" asked our men's small group leader at church. By asking this question, he was urging us to think about what we wanted to be remembered for... The most famous Instagram account? The most successful businessman? The greatest actress? … Continue reading Legacy
Kneel
I remember a class assignment in my undergrad when I had to attend and report on the similarities and differences of a Catholic mass, compared with a protestant church service. As I entered the "Basilica of the Immaculate Conception", why do Catholic churches always get the epic church names?? I was again awe-struck by the … Continue reading Kneel
Jealousy
There was once a little girl who was given a Christmas gift. It was her only gift and it wasn't extravagant; it was a small bicycle without any extra frills or gadgets. But oh how she loved that bicycle! She would ride it to visit her neighborhood friends and she would ride it around in … Continue reading Jealousy
Incomprehensible
This week I have thought deeply on this characteristic of God. Webster's defines incomprehensible as simply, "Not able to be understood; not intelligible." The first example that comes to mind is my limited and finite understanding of mathematics. I know instantly that 2+2=4, but 25x2 + 20x + 14 =Ā 0 just hurts my head. I'm … Continue reading Incomprehensible
Hortative
"Keep it secret, keep it safe." "You shall not pass!" These are both examples of hortative phrases from Gandalf in the Lord of the Rings. Def: Giving exhortation : serving to advise or warn. Both words hortative and exhort are from the Latin word hortari,Ā which means "to urge." We do not often shy away from … Continue reading Hortative
Glory
"And the angel said unto them, 'Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.Ā For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.Ā And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped … Continue reading Glory
