Religion – Page 6 – Omer Redden

Signs

Signs. What comes to mind when you hear that word? An octagon colored red? Two golden arches? A swoosh? A movie from the early 2000’s? What about “writing in the sky?” Like a sign from God? Did you think of a sign like that? Have you ever been given a sign like that? This week, I was given aContinue reading “Signs”

Something New

When I began this blog, nearly a year ago, I told you I wouldn’t write about personal life happenings very often. I most certainly wasn’t going to bore you with my latest trip to the grocery store or dentist. And thus far, I think I’ve kept that promise. Today, however, I must inform you of aContinue reading “Something New”

Pierced Ear Servant

The other day, a friend and I were talking about gauges. Gauges, like those big holes people put in their ears. Apparently, a lot of people at Ichthus wore gauges and my friend was telling me how disgusting the gauges looked. I agreed I didn’t find them aesthetically appealing, but then again, gauges are “biblical,”Continue reading “Pierced Ear Servant”

Feeling Used?

God wants to use you! This is the most empty and awful thing to tell someone. Think, if I told my wife, “I want to use you.” Or if I told my child, “I want to use you.” Or if I told my friend, “I want to use you.” Using people is an absolutely awfulContinue reading “Feeling Used?”

34 (Part 6)

Thirty-four hours, in a packed car, with a large dog in the passenger seat. That was the setting. That was my solitary confinement. I know I said I was getting sick of telling you about my drive, and I was. But I feel like I should share one last thing. Thirty-four hours in solitary confinement leads to aContinue reading “34 (Part 6)”

34 (Part 5)

So you’re probably sick of hearing about my drive by now. I am too. So let me sum up the last day in this way: Nebraska, Iowa, Missouri, and Illinois all look the same. They’re part of the infamous Corn Belt, Great Plains, Midwest, etc. I’ve known this from geography class and from growing upContinue reading “34 (Part 5)”

34 (Part 4)

I slept at a Pilot Gas Station. Five hours worth. Maybe six. When I woke up, two things caught my attention. First, Gideon had stolen my blankets. Second, mountains stood all around; and, on top of the mountains was snow. No wonder I was cold and couldn’t sleep! As I began my second day ofContinue reading “34 (Part 4)”