It's hard to live out our convictions in an increasingly hostile world - and I'm not only talking about the hostility we see on the news or internet. In our personal, day-to-day lives it's not uncommon to come face-to-face with intense rejection any time we choose to go against the grain of what is "the norm."
Category: Rejection
Behind the Times
I'm a bit behind the times I know. I could use the excuse of living overseas but with the advent of the internet, that excuse really can't get me too far. At the touch of a key on my wireless keyboard, I have the world and endless search engines at my fingertips (literally). I can… Continue reading Behind the Times
Balancing Accounts
Early in life as I tried to find my way, I decided to apply for a job as a bank teller. I'm not quite sure what possessed me to think that I would do well as a bank teller. You see, when I was in 5th grade, I had to take extra math classes over the summer break to pass into 6th grade. Nevertheless, I bravely took the plunge and passed the entrance exam and became an official bank teller.
A Mayonnaise-less Existence
I suppose I can do this.
My thoughts exactly when I first tried to make mayonnaise.
However
Be careful little ears what you hear.
The Hashtag
The meaning of the hashtag finally had dawned on the horizon of my understanding. The humble hashtag, when followed by a word or several words connected without spaces, is meant to connect people to the subject at hand and communicate a short truth such as #thestruggleisreal.
Empty Boats
When a fisherman spends more of his life on shore than in the water, his very value comes into question because fishermen are meant to fish.
What About Lystra?
Our service to people isn't based on their merits or their appreciation of our call to serve God.
Best Before
The quick fixes of today, the self-improvement courses and how-to guides, seminars and endless "must have" lists will all fade and be forgotten - but God's Words are never irrelevant for they go beyond what's cool.
Getting My Roots Done
God isn’t in the middle of an identity crisis nor does He feel the need to change His appearance according to the eclectic whims of society’s norms.