Yesterday, I saw the following sign in front of the local Unitarian Church. We need less religion and more truth. That is actually a profound statement. We do need more truth and less religion. The next question is who's truth? Is truth relative? Or maybe there are many forms of truth that are equal. Does … Continue reading Truth
Between the Beauty & Chaos Blog Tour
Check out Aaron Ivey's new release Between Beauty & Chaos. It is available now on iTunes. The new full-length album centers around God’s faithfulness and beauty, and the church's response to injustice, poverty, and orphans. The 10 song album reflects a heart for the Kingdom of God here and now, between the beauty and the … Continue reading Between the Beauty & Chaos Blog Tour
Don’t Worry
The Big Guy is usually pretty laid back, take things as they come type of person. I am not. I do not like change or the unknown. Worry is a problem for me. I try not to worry but it is a struggle for me. One scripture passage that has helped with struggle is Philippians … Continue reading Don’t Worry
Conversations
Our theme for Bible Study this month is conversations. The topic is prayer. I like the concept of thinking of prayer as conversation with God. In this age of being instantly connected with others, conversation is something that comes easy for most. Every day we have conversations with others via phone, email, social networking sites … Continue reading Conversations
Thoughts on Atonement and Grace
Today is Yom Kippur, which literally means Day of Atonement. In Leviticus 16:29-30, a day is set aside to for humans to atone for offenses committed against God. The Day of Atonement does not include offenses committed against other humans. It is necessary to restore relationships with other humans before approaching God. Yom Kippur is … Continue reading Thoughts on Atonement and Grace
Reflections on Horton Hears a Who
Monday night the Big Guy and I went to see Horton Hears a Who. I know you are probably thinking hey isn't that a kid's movie. Yes, it is and by the way there were only 4 other people in the theater all adults. It surprised me that The Big Guy wanted to see the … Continue reading Reflections on Horton Hears a Who
Know & Tell Friday
Question 1: What can you draw well? Well, I have won awards for pastels (wildflowers), water (flowers), pencil drawing (humming bird), acrylic (mountain scene). I always enjoy drawing animals. However, most of my artwork now is digital. Question 2: Name a TV show (at any period in your life) that you watched that you were … Continue reading Know & Tell Friday
The Dee Zone 