What I think about the DOMA and Prop. 8 rulings.

A "conservative Christian" talking about the "progressive, liberal" political shift taken today--sounds like fun, right?

Humility will be the death of me

I usually have my soon-to-be-published mother look over what I write for editing purposes, but I did not for this one (sorry, Ma!).  I felt entirely scatter-brained as I tried to write this, and that is due to the fact that it felt like I was writing both on-topic but also writing about the humility that I am desperately praying God grants me so that I could read the words myself.  The words may feel all over the place because I was truly all over the place.  If one reads this and feel any encouragement, that is due to the Spirit working in the heart and not from the words that either meandered or flooded from my mind.

Barriers

From that time Jesus began to show his disciples that he must go to Jerusalem and suffer many things from the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and on the third day be raised. And Peter took him aside and began to rebuke him, saying, “Far be it from you, Lord! This shall never happen to you.” But he turned and said to Peter, “Get behind me, Satan! You are a hindrance to me. For you are not setting your mind on the things of God, but on the things of man.” --Matthew 16:21-23

What this is all about...

This is my new blog.  I had a Tumblr but, after realizing (after two years...) that it wasn't quite the format I was expecting, I decided to make this one.
I thoroughly enjoy writing, and there are times where I think my thoughts should actually be published for willing eyes to read.  I don't want to put any limits on what I will write and how I will write; anyone who truly knows me that I can be anywhere on the spectrum between completely serious to completely ridiculous.  But, whatever I write, it will be through the lens of the Gospel--whether it is me reflecting upon Scripture or current events or personal struggle, for the Gospel illuminates every aspect of life in a way nothing else can.  I want to write in a way where Believers can see and learn more about the Cross and the life to which it calls us, and also so that a nonbeliever can see truly what the Cross is.

I have a couple ideas in mind of what I want to write about, and I hope I can make this a serious enough discipline to write a little something once a week at least.  Do with it what you will, and feel free to give me comments on my theology or writing style.

Also, the title of the blog comes from my favorite hymn, "When I Survey the Wondrous Cross."  If you want to hear my church's worship band perform it, go here!

Homosexuality in the Eyes of This Bible Believing Christisn

            Regardless of what one believes, the title of this essay almost assuredly made anyone approach it while walking on eggshells.