To live like a Christian, sometimes we have to stand on our heads. A biblical worldview is the polar opposite of the prevailing culture in which straw is treated like gold and everyone can be "right"—even if it's logically impossible.
Tag: The Beatitudes
The Urgent Difference Between Legalism and Faithful Spiritual Practices
We've all met the woman who treats her daily quiet time like a lucky rabbit's foot or a spiritual vitamin pill. And we've heard from the guy who announces financial blessings in direct proportion to how long he fasts or prays. In an article at Christianity Today, James Bryan Smith pressed on that fragile boundary… Continue reading The Urgent Difference Between Legalism and Faithful Spiritual Practices
When You Wish You Had Just Done the Right Thing
Most of the time, my habit of living by a list keeps my days on the rails. If I submit to the requirements of Monday's list, I can begin Tuesday with a clean slate and a clear head. But sometimes there are tasks on my list that I'd rather not tackle: The stick horse with… Continue reading When You Wish You Had Just Done the Right Thing