love so amazing, so divine, demands my soul, my life, my all. -- Issac Watts What if our response to God was motivated by love and not fear? Instead of being afraid of hell or being zapped by a vengeful distant God, we would be overwhelmed by the depth of God's love. God's righteousness demands … Continue reading TDZ Retrospective: Love Not Fear
TDZ Retrospective: Fortress
Originally posted January 9, 2011. Built between 1672-1695, the Castillo de San Marcos is still an imposing structure. It was built by the Spanish to protect the town of San Augustine. It was constructed from coquina and built in a star shape. Despite numerous assaults and the town changing hands the fortress was never conquered. … Continue reading TDZ Retrospective: Fortress
TDZ Retrospective: Rest
Originally posted January 16, 2011. I took this shot of the Big Guy or rather his feet. The Big Guy was relaxing after a long day of traveling. As I was editing the picture I remembered a book I discovered during college. The book is Principles of Spiritual Growth by Miles Stanford. One of the … Continue reading TDZ Retrospective: Rest
TDZ Retrospective: On Calendars…
Originally posted October 3, 2010. I have one of those big calendars on my desk at work. It is actually a very useful tool. I use it to keep up with events throughout the month. It also makes a great notepad. As I was changing the calendar Friday I was struck by the difference between … Continue reading TDZ Retrospective: On Calendars…
TDZ Retrospective: That Room
Originally posted June 7, 2010 We moved into a new house at the first of May. I quickly had most of the house unpacked except one room. The room is supposed to be a guest room/office but became the dumping place for all boxes. I felt defeated every time I walked in the room and … Continue reading TDZ Retrospective: That Room
TDZ Retrospective: Worship Is Not a Spectator Event
Originally posted June 10, 2009 It seems that sometimes in church we get in a routine where we come in sit down and wait for those on the stage to sing, teach, pray etc, while we sit in our comfy little pew and observe. This really frustrates me because I think we have a misunderstanding … Continue reading TDZ Retrospective: Worship Is Not a Spectator Event
TDZ Retrospective: Lessons from Crocs
Originally posted May 24, 2009. On a recent shopping trip I got stuck in an unusually long line. While waiting I begin comparing a display of knock-off "Crocs" type shoes with my Crocs. As I was comparing the shoes I realized that there were some spiritual lessons that could be gleaned from the experience. First, things … Continue reading TDZ Retrospective: Lessons from Crocs
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