A Preface Throughout this journal, I will be using the term “idol.” An idol can take on many forms; forms that extend beyond golden sculptures of ancient gods of wisdom. An idol in this journal is anything and everything except the proclaimed God of Heaven and Earth. It can be food, sex, television, Twitter, etc. [...]
Entries Tagged as ‘Confession’
November 12, 2009
Learning How To Die: Step 1
I’m more sinful than I could ever imagine. And the worst thing about it is that I have to stick around to find out. I thought about that yesterday in my random, displaced times of reflection and sighed. I’m not a good man by a long shot. Sometimes, it seems difficult enough viewing myself as [...]
October 20, 2009
Anxiety (and Everything Else) Minimized by God
I’m thoroughly reaping the benefits of the internet at the moment. There’s nothing like reading blog entries, tweets, and ebooks of strong sane people just going insane over the life that they’re living for Christ. I actually feel extremely sane from just observing that. It’s those rare moments when it dawns upon you that there [...]
September 22, 2009
The Artist’s Gospel: Our Idol in Self-Expression
The title is a bit strong. I did it on purpose. This topic is pregnant and in need of a thorough delivery; one I couldn’t possibly unpack in just one petty blog entry. But it’s worth a stab. (Don’t stab anything that’s pregnant) “I grew up in a very strict religious home. Had the do’s [...]
July 20, 2009
I Can Do It Myself
These past two weeks have been very interesting. In between car, bus, and subway rides to and from work, I am left with an overabundance of time for thinking, reading, praying, and reflection. There’s something dangerous about thinking too much about the future. I tested those waters in hopes of finding an answer and decided [...]
