The Book

The Bible is by far the most fascinating, beautiful, challenging, and frustrating work of literature I've ever encountered.  Whenever I struggle with questions about my faith, it serves as both a comfort and an agitator, both the anchor and the storm. One day it inspires confidence, the next day doubt. For every question it answers, a new one surfaces. For every solution I think I've found, a new problem will emerge. The Bible has been, and probably always will be, a relentless, magnetic force that both drives me away from my faith and continuously calls me home. Nothing makes me crazier or gives me more hope than the eclectic collection of sixty-six books that begins with Genesis and finishes with Revelaiton. It's difficult to read a word of it without being changed. Rachel Held Evans, Evolving in Monkey Town.

Why Glenn Beck Isn't A Big Deal

Many people I know think Glen Beck IS a big deal. This may make you mad but I have to ask: how well do his positions match up with scripture? Provocative musings on this here:Why Glenn Beck Isn't A Big Deal

Nobody Wants a Mediocre Marriage

Here's a good article entitled "Defending Your Marriage Against Mediocrity."  The pretty good can be the enemy of the great.

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FREE BOOKS!

After I opined in my previous post that you should read everything by John Ortberg, I thought I should back up my words.  I have 3 copies of "When The Game Is Over, It All Goes Back In The Box," one of his best.  The first 3 to post a comment get them!

Spiritual Pathways

Susan Comeaux opened the Thursday night study on James by asking the class to take a "spiritual pathway assessment." We discovered that we are a diverse group; we had someone in each of the 7 pathways: intellectual, relational, serving, worship, activist, contemplative and creation.  If you'd like to know more about your unique way of experiencing God's closeness, read God is Closer Than You Think by John Ortberg (actually you should read everything by John Ortberg).

Four Times a Week

106 women started bible studies today!  A recent Barna research study showed that taking in God's word four times a week is the most significant contributor to real spiritual growth and intimacy with God.