Some day, I’ll have words for this painting. The Virgin and Child with the Protector Saints of the City of Bologna. Picture from my trip to Ireland. Online documentation.
Category Archives: Religion
What is the Main Problem in Christianity? These 5 Answers May Surprise You
Why would a guy like you, who takes your faith so seriously, quit going to church? And not just for a couple weeks, or even a couple months, but a couple years? Four or five years out of church? Why?
What Will You Do When All of Your Mentors Fall?
I’ve been contemplating this question for quite awhile. It was probably about 10-15 years ago when my first mentor fell. Let me quickly set the stage and then we’ll dive in: First, we’ll look at where I’m coming from Second, we’ll look at why that matters Third, we’ll look at my past heroes that haveContinue reading “What Will You Do When All of Your Mentors Fall?”
GRAMMATEUS
GRAMMATEUS means scribe or writer in Greek. For us, GRAMMATEUS was a monthly publication that we created during the year of 2013. Each publication included a few articles and some artwork, by myself and a few of my friends. The articles fit in the following categories: biography, theology, technology, history, or art. The artwork, along withContinue reading “GRAMMATEUS”
The Exodus as an HR Lesson
As I completed the reading in an HR class, I couldn’t help but think of another HR event from the Bible: A few thousand years ago, the Hebrews were living in Egypt. Their population grew steadily, until it became a concern of the Pharaoh. Scared of an uprising or revolt, Pharaoh decided that he andContinue reading “The Exodus as an HR Lesson”
A Mantra / Prayer
I have this mantra I’ve started with God: “God, I can’t do this.” “I know you can’t, Omer. BUT I can.” “God, I can’t do this.” “I know you can’t, Omer. BUT I can.” “God, I can’t do this.” “I know you can’t, Omer. BUT I can.” I did it today. I’m sure I’ll doContinue reading “A Mantra / Prayer”
Walk
The word walk can invoke all sorts of images and emotions. Maybe you take a long, leisurely walk on a lovely, fall day (like my family did today). Maybe you fight the biting, arctic chills to walk into the stores and do some shopping for the holidays. Maybe you rejoice at watching your baby walkContinue reading “Walk”
Love. Sex. God. Pt3
The last post focused primarily on single people. This post is primarily for married people. Simple summary for simple people: Talk about sex with your spouse. The Bible encourages it. People who like an explanation, read on: Dear Mr. or Mrs. _____, Please talk about sex with your spouse. It is not taboo. It isContinue reading “Love. Sex. God. Pt3”
Love. Sex. God. Pt2
**You can find the referenced sermon at http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/sunday/sermon-archive/ .** In this second sermon, Rick explores the economy of sex. The basic argument is that the price of sex is lower than it’s ever been before. I know, it’s odd for a pastor to talk about sex in economic terms, but you have to understand whereContinue reading “Love. Sex. God. Pt2”
I Know You
The book of Jeremiah has never been one of my favorites. I like the biographical information on Jeremiah, which is interspersed throughout; but I don’t necessarily get a kick out of reading the whole book. That said, at the beginning of the book, there’s a little phrase from the Lord, which I’m sure many ofContinue reading “I Know You”
Love. Sex. God.
**You can find the referenced sermon at http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/sunday/sermon-archive/ .** I listened to a sermon earlier this week, and I liked it so much I wanted to share it with you. The title is “Love, Sex, and God: Week 1.” Throughout the sermon, Rick is exploring the foundational issues related to love, sex, and God. AllContinue reading “Love. Sex. God.”
Flickering Pixels
I finished Flickering Pixels Saturday night. It was written by Shane Hipps, a leading marketer for Porsche turned Mennonite pastor. Overall, the book was well-written. Hipps wrote intelligently, yet simply. The first half of the book revolved heavily around technology. The second half shifted to theology. His main argument was that the medium and theContinue reading “Flickering Pixels”