convenience vs. legalism (a question regarding fasting)

Just over a year ago, the leaders at our church decided to fast and pray a day a week for an undetermined amount of time in order to submit to God the feelings of “Spiritual deadness” at our church....

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Ozzy and Our Town

. . . someone said to Him, ’Lord, I will follow You wherever You go’ —Luke 9:57 And thus starts the Ozzy thought for the day. Once I read that, I knew I’d be in trouble. I’ve been thinking about...

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present

For many years, I was a “should’ve” guy. Basically, in a strange twist of illogical thinking, I would spend waste time obsessing about things past that I had no control over. In many ways, I am still that guy....

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wisdom

A friend of mine is praying for wisdom. That in and of itself is pretty remarkable. I sometimes wonder to myself, if God gave me 3 wishes, what would I wish for? The most immediate things that come to mind...

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the other side

I suppose it’s human nature. When we feel good, when things “go our way”, we are happy. And when they don’t, we aren’t. You could say that’s a “duh” statement. I should dig into the sociology and psychology classes from...

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snob part 2

... just noticed that the college co-ed dude at the front counter has burgundy (I think!) Converse shoes on. He dresses like the store colors. Nice! I wonder if it’s in the employee code of conduct.

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snob

I decided to ride with Dean to work today. A good time to drive and chat on the way to and from Maryville, MO. I figured Maryville is probably this quaint college town and I should be able to...

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good thing I’m adaptable…

Unlike some, you don’t resent sudden requests or unforeseen detours. You expect them. They are inevitable. Indeed, on some level you actually look forward to them.

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what to say?

What does one say the day of his mother’s burial? The past two days have been quite incredible. The numbers of well wishers coming by to offer condolences has been overwhelming. Definitely a testament to my mom’s life. Seems like...

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which shirt?

It was an interesting early morning, August 17, 2010. I’ve typically been a fan of surprises. “The Call” for when it’s time to have a child. I LOVE that call! It’s the kind of thing that catches you off guard...

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