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solitary places

posted by adam on 11.21.2006

This morning I read the following story:
“They sailed to the region of the Gerasenes, which is across the lake from Galilee. When Jesus stepped ashore, he was met by a demon-possessed man from the town. For a long time this man had not worn clothes or lived in a house, but had lived in the […]

sin, relationship | no comments »

confession

posted by adam on 11.13.2006

I’m tired. Tired of pretending.
There is a generally unspoken agreement between us Christians. We talk about the condition of sin, even admitting to the fact that we are broken and imperfect, but we limit these confessions to acceptable sins, like pride or envy or gossip, sins that are not so ugly to look at. Or […]

sin, surrender | 1 comment »

the call

posted by adam on 09.25.2006

“Those who sin are opposed to the law of God, for all sin opposes the law of God. And you know that Jesus came to take away our sins, for there is no sin in him. So if we continue to live in him, we won’t sin either. But those who keep on sinning have […]

sin, discipleship | 5 comments »

tension

posted by adam on 06.22.2006

“God will know how to draw glory even from our faults. Not to be downcast after a fault is one of the marks of true sanctity.”

—Dom Augustin Guillerand

I believe the above quote is both true and very difficult to live up to. This is hard because there is a tension in understanding the severity of […]

sin, forgiveness | no comments »

chaos

posted by adam on 03.23.2006

I am reading a story right now that involves an interesting element: the “Chaos Curse.” I have to admit, when I first read about it and its alleged effects I was unimpressed. The Chaos Curse simply exaggerates the true desires of one’s heart. Whatever is already there is highlighted. If you have a passion for, […]

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