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relating

posted by adam on 03.08.2006

The hard part of faith for me is this: I believe it’s all about relationship, and relationships are hard.
If it were just about “doing right”, well, that I can do sometimes, but not all the time. If it were just about “doing right” and God giving me grace when I screw it up, well, that […]

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choosing forgiveness

posted by adam on 03.06.2006

“For if you forgive men when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive men their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins,” (Matthew 6:14-15).
Simple equation. You forgive, you get forgiven. You refuse to forgive, you don’t. Said another way, the degree of forgiveness you […]

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stereotyping, part 2

posted by adam on 03.04.2006

Okay…eight hours of sleep later and I’m still thinking about the idea of stereotypes and the church and Christianity.
Here’s something to chew on. Jesus warns against being “ashamed of Him,” (Mark 8:38), but no such warning is ever given about being ashamed of the church. Apparently, if I say I’m embarrassed by being associated with […]

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stereotyping

posted by adam on 03.04.2006

You know what sucks about being a Christian? The stereotype that comes with it.
Last night (Thursday night–it’s late Friady night right now) I was cruising blogs and more than once came across one I wanted to post a comment to. But I hesitated. I hesitated because I thought about those people, those other bloggers coming […]

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feeling the walk

posted by adam on 03.02.2006

Some days I don’t feel like much of a disciple.
On those days my prayers usually begin with: “Lord, help me to do Your will…” This is not a noble aspiration as much as it is a concession that on some days I lack even the desire to follow God. I’m asking Him to give me […]

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bono speaks

posted by adam on 03.01.2006

Read what he said at the National Day of Prayer Breakfast here.

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treasure hunt

posted by adam on 03.01.2006

I few days ago I read the following verse from Luke: “…where your treasure is, there your heart will be also,” (12:34). I’ve been thinking about that.
All my life up to this point I’ve read that verse and thought of it in very financial terms. Like heaven is a bank or something. Transactions are made […]

discipleship, relationship, devotion | 2 comments »

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