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The Strong Odor of My Devotion
Something disturbing has happened for me during The God Challenge. It started out simply enough. I bought a book at a writer’s conference. It’s a small, unassuming book with short chapters written by a guy I met briefly who seemed smart, practical, and kind of funny. 40 Ways to Get Closer to God. Why wouldn’t …[ read more ]
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The Smartest Person in the Room
I always think I’m the smartest person in the room. (That’s a confession, not a boast.) And yet, even after a lifetime of following Jesus, I still miss the point. Most of you who read this blog are educated thinkers who place a high value on an intelligent, reasonable faith. This is a good thing …[ read more ]
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Cut God Up into Little Pieces (The Danger of a Slice and Dice Approach to Faith)
Cut God up into little pieces. That’s what I think I must do, in order to cope with what I think the Christian life is supposed to be about. I don’t really try to cut God into pieces but I do dissect His word and choose some parts to examine, while pushing others off to …[ read more ]
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Ever Been Gibbs Slapped By God?
The God Challenge. I read this title on the first page of Jerry (Chip) MacGregor’s book, 40 Ways to Get Closer to God, and I was hooked. I love a challenge. Closer to God is exactly where I want to be. Being close to God seems like job one for a Christian writer (any Christian, …[ read more ]