Most of what we pray is me-me-me, want-want-want, my terms, my timing, my pleasure, my solution. We approach God with the mentality of an immature child. —Vox
Inshallah, Mashallah, and Alhamdulillah
These three words capture the entirety of worshiping God Most High. I could conclude this post here and it would be sufficient for decades of meditation, but since when do I not discuss a matter at length?Show more ›
Evolution as Religion
An exceeding number of evangelical Christians have long crusaded against Evolution Theory solely because it discredits Abrahamic teaching. But is this really the most appropriate doctrinal or theological battleground? It occurs to me today—and I hope to explore the idea in a future post—that Evolution Theory is a greater doctrinal threat to the premise of salvation than it is to scriptural inerrancy. Show more ›
On Clear Communication
I guess I should warn you, if I turn out to be particularly clear, you’ve probably misunderstood what I’ve said. —Alan Greenspan
I know you think you understand what you thought I said but I’m not sure you realize that what you heard is not what I meant. —Alan Greenspan
Authentic-self uniforms for mass-transit employees
Toronto Sun reports that transportation companies are recognizing an authentic-self approach to crew uniforms. “Eurostar’s employees are sporting new gender-neutral uniforms that include skirts for men, funky neckerchiefs and chunky Dr. Marten boots.” The pieces are “interchangeable and made to fit all genders, body types, and personal styles, empowering staff to express their individuality.”
Daily Mail, Postmedia Canada, Brussels Signal, and ABD Post also report this story. Show more ›
Pressing in and stepping back
There are times when we should press through the noise to encounter God and there are times when we should step back rather than dishonor God with a half-hearted distraction.
Skirts for men, thong bikinis for women
The New York Times did a story on the growing trend of women’s thong swimwear. One woman’s resonant statement could easily be applied to men wearing skirts. She says: “It’s empowering and it forces me to feel a little more comfortable in my skin. I have to walk with a certain level of confidence, whether I feel that way or not.”
Not predestination, not micromanagement
God will be as involved in your life as you allow God to be. That’s not micromanagmwnt and its not predestination. But if you permit God to manage the minutia, God will happily shoulder the burden *and* arrange those mundane affairs into a breathtaking tapestry. Or we can stress over the triffles and never see what could have been.
Hi-Viz Yellow Utility Kilt
I would 100% wear it if I were a tow operator or game warden, but I’m not sure about other settings. Priced very nicely on Etsy though.
Bold, Brave
Appeasement Fallacy
Appeasers believe that if you keep on throwing steaks to a tiger, the tiger will turn vegetarian. —Heywood Broun
Origins
The universe is far more complex than Genesis, and far more simple than Darwin.
Victim Narratives
When the wolf tells the story, the sheep and shepherds are always the enemy. —Unk
The Aim of Religious Legalism
Scary Government
I think you all know that I’ve always felt the nine most terrifying words in the English language are: I’m from the Government, and I’m here to help. —Ronald Reagan
The difference is always greener
If things were different, they wouldn’t be the same. —Michael Zaslow as Willard Tappan in Law & Order S5E9