“God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.” -Proverbs 3:34 Disclaimer: As soon as one chooses to write about the vice of arrogance he risks being called arrogant. Thus I shall begin with this confession: I struggle with pride. I am opinionated. I often have a huge amount of confidence in my beliefs … Continue reading
I want to be synonymous with anonymous. Don’t get me wrong. I like to be complimented and recognized. But to be anonymous is to be the opposite of autonomous, where I rely on self and pride to get me through the day. Also, anonymous doesn’t have to be pseudonymous. There are no facades to put … Continue reading
As a minister I often adjure my congregation to be open and honest with each other, even in areas they struggle. After all, how can we help one another if we don’t know what battles we are fighting. I realize that some ‘openness’ needs to be confined to a small group or even to a … Continue reading
The Pondering Preacher 