Put away your resume and start running

At first glance, James’ opening to his (book) seems like a formality: “James, a bond-servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, To the twelve tribes who are dispersed abroad: Greetings.“ James‬ ‭1‬:‭1‬ ‭NASB. But like many things in scripture, context is critical. ‬‬He declares his authorship and greets the diaspora (both the historical … Continue reading Put away your resume and start running

Marvel

Marvel itself will not move me forward. It may keep me high for a season, but it will not sustain me. Only agape can arrest and properly arrange the entire human frame: spiritually alive, emotionally anew, and physically alert. To be clear, marvel, or the sense of wonder, is a powerful impression upon an individual. … Continue reading Marvel

The Absurdity of Anfechtungen; The Absurdity of Audaciousness

Anfechtungen reared its ugly head just a few miles outside of Erfurt, Germany in the 5th year of the 16th century. In short, Martin Luther had been caught up in a frightening thunderstorm as he was journeying across the German countryside. So frightening was this storm that he cried out as lightning struck near him, … Continue reading The Absurdity of Anfechtungen; The Absurdity of Audaciousness