Time travel is absolutely ridiculous, to the point that I can’t possibly understand it completely.
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Thoughts
AND HIS NAME IS JOHN CENA!!!!
Youtube, arguably, is mankind’s most groundbreaking discovery in the study of effectively wasting time. Sometimes referred to as “The Vortex,” Youtube contains the potential to render ineffective the world’s most learned minds. The world of Youtube can be a terrifying place. But, occasionally and in moderation, Youtube is good for a laugh.
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Peter, Paul, and Power (or: The Spider and The Servant)
A wise, old man once made the famous statement, “With great power comes great responsibility.”
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My Life in the Word
I laid my Bible to rest last Wednesday, and I felt like I was letting go of an old friend.
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A Prayer that Led to Death
Have you ever read something that made you second guess your level of devotion to the Lord? I recently started reading through The Journals of Jim Elliot, and I’ve started wondering if I even know the Lord at all. Ok, that’s probably an exaggeration. But Elliot’s heart for God, his concern for holiness, and his bold prayers challenge my weak faith. He follows a simple model in journaling: he simply reads a chapter in Scripture, finds a point of application, and then prays for growth in godliness. His method isn’t complicated. Even the youngest Christian can follow his format. And yet, by his simple faith and obedience, Elliot models a vibrant walk with the Lord. I’m currently reading through his thoughts on Exodus (which have been incredibly sobering), and I’ve found myself speechless before his testimony. As I was reading through his journal entries, one entry in particular struck me.
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The Devoted Doctor and the Perfect Physician
Not long ago, while driving around Austin, TX with a few friends, I noticed that the car in front of us had an Imperial insignia and a Triforce attached to the bumper. I pointed these out to the guys and was immediately called a nerd. When I joked that I had never been called that before, one friend simply responded, “That’s doubtful.” We all laughed because we all knew the truth: I’m a huge nerd. There’s no denying that fact. Furthermore, I always enjoy looking for spiritual parallels in the geekiest of stories. That definitely makes my day. Continue reading
Discipline and Prayer for a New Semester
And so it begins… again. Continue reading
Friday Night Faith and Family
Last Friday night, I left the house where my parents and brother live and headed home to the seminary. As I was driving to the apartment, my parents were driving my younger brother to the emergency room.
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Pluck Your Eye Out
Thoughts on Sin and Salvation
I would rather have the whole world against me and have God with me than have the whole world with me and have God against me. Continue reading
as i learn to walk 