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Grasping for trust

This Monday morning finds me frayed. I want so desperately to be on top of my game and able to say that I am doing something worthwhile, moving in the right direction, being a success... and all of this things are fleeti…
Thoughts on skepticism of under 30's

Here are some thoughts I have in response to an article that the Barna Group put out recently here. I had originally put them in an email, but decided they may be good to post here. **Edit: Very important disclaimer: I…
The breaking point

I am in the process of breaking. This very humbling time as I feel as though I can barely put one foot out in front of the other with an assurance that there is solid ground there before me. It is a faith time, as day …
Thoughts from a pastor in Minneapolis

Here are some thoughts by a pastor in Mpls regarding the suffering and the reasons for it. I am not sure I agree with it all, but it does challenge my theology and makes me consider... do I really believe that God caused…
With Conscience should there be a debate?

Oswald Chambers on May 13 - "...the only thing that keeps our conscience sensitive to Him is the habit of being open to God on the inside. When you begin to debate, stop immediately. Don’t ask, "Why can’t I do this?" Y…
Discernment questions

How do I know God's will as to what I am to do about Wenatchee? I suppose the easy answer is, "Well, many have been praying that if it is God's will, you will know... and you won't get the job. Since they have been prayi…
On being stale

I was thinking this morning, on my failed attempt at a morning run, that I used to feel so much more spiritual. I headed out on this beautiful morning with the full intention of enjoying a nice run, but as my headache co…
Discernment at work

I've been thinking hard.. .and a lot of it has to do with this potential opportunity in Wenatchee. It's one of those two separate voices kinds of things. One side says, "Nate, you are a single guy, and you know how …
What an interesting conversation!!
In Reference to extremes

There is a story that reminds me of some of the questions regarding extremes. I make no clams as to the theological or ethical issues raised here, but it raises some things to consider. One thing I would change would be…