Rather than a rant, I'm going to take a non-directive tactic tonight and encourage you all to volley some thoughts. Granted, some may be in the midst of finals... this should be up long enough for everyone to take a good crack at.

What's 'The Devil' mean to you?

Some brief thoughts: When I slowly lost the belief in a singular person-like entity that ( Read more... )

Let me spin this for you... I'll just start from my meditation today and not even try to be overly philosophical.... maybe ;)

Here are two things that get in the way of prayer: getting too task oriented and being afraid of appearing pious. The second of these things gets in the way of other things, even though that awareness keeps us from hypocracy ( Read more... )

Dear God,

Thank you. I am sorry that I have been too busy for you. I know it is a lame excuse but sometimes
things happen and I push you aside for a few days.

Love, One of the coolest kids on the block

Most of those who read this are going to be familiar with Christian teachings, and following such philosophies as well. Coming from this mindset, there is an understanding that those who call themself Christian are asked to produce the evidence of this in some way. The understanding may be only, however, that there is SOME way that the fact of one' ( Read more... )

I think about this pretty frequently, and then neglect to say anything about it. It's only my belief abou how God runs the whole universe (to put it ironically).

I know many of my contemporaries are under the impression that God has one plan for the world- a grand plan, with every detail sketched out. Every move you make pre-determined... every ( Read more... )

I am exploring different options to seek more positive additions to my life. I never realized that there are so many different people who share my same views and what others can consider not a proper way of looking at life.But now I know I am sane. Thanks.

I always promised myself I would never take over this community and use it as a personal sounding board...

...that being said, it needs some stimulating, and I think all of you need to hear me make a declaration tonight: I don't care if I suck. Now if that isn't a revelation, I don't know what is.

In May of this year, I heard God's call to be a ( Read more... )

I remembered suddenly how much I enjoyed asking questions on this community. So, here's a new one!

What's your favorite Bible story? (And when I say story I mean story, like I want plot here, people. None of this favorite, most inspirational verse stuff.)

A few weeks ago, I wrote here about my struggle between my faith and homosexuality. I sent a copy of what I said here to the college ministry pastor at my church. Below is his response.Brian, what is up? Not too much here. Sorry it has taken me so long to ( Read more... )

You know, everyone once and a while I notice how God's plan might be making sense ( Read more... )