practicing resurrection life: brian swanson
practicing resurrection life :: brian swanson- An error has occurred; the feed is probably down. Try again later.
Tag Archives: faith
Freedom Hangover
America is currently sleeping off a hangover. From 1776. Yesterday I was running through a neighborhood when I passed a family of a different ethnic background than me. I was in a great mood and thinking about Independence Day celebrations. Suddenly, I … Continue reading
Posted in faith, Jesus, love, politics, spirituality
Tagged faith, Jesus, love, politics, spirituality
2 Comments
Flash Gordon – #1Word5voices #HolySaturday #Lent #Easter
My wife gave my dad a nickname pretty early into our marriage. Whenever I would be on the phone with Mom and Dad, it was usually Mom who spoke unless I directly asked Dad a question. He would talk but … Continue reading
Posted in #10questions6voices, Easter, faith, God, Lent, resurrection
Tagged #1Word5voices, Easter, faith, God, Lent, resurrection
Leave a comment
Stick Figure Doubting – #1Word5voices
“Doubt is Faith’s ugly stepsister.” Have you ever doubted God’s existence? What about doubting whether or not God even cares about us insignificant, violent speck of a species down here? Me, too. I would love to start coining the phrase … Continue reading
The comfort zones of diapers – #40days #Lent #1Word5voices
If you haven’t ever met Rosie G, our almost-three year old, you’re in for a treat once you do. I mean, look at this girl! You cannot deny how cute she is! MY HEART EXPLODES WITH SO MUCH JOY from … Continue reading
Ignorance is bliss: a lament — #1word5voices #40days @useyouratlas
“Ignorance is bliss.” I wish I didn’t know many of the things that I know now. Lately, I have been overwhelmed with the burden of so many different things happening in this world. It’s not unique to me and it’s … Continue reading
My cross to bear — #1word5voices #40days
One of the phrases that bugs me that people use is when they refer to “my cross to bear.” I’m guilty of using this phrase, but one day it struck me how flippantly we say it. Jesus calls us to … Continue reading
I like turtles. — #1word5voices #40days
Did you know that the average turtle swims at a pace of 10-12 mph, but walks at 3-4 mph? That’s a pretty big discrepancy! I wonder if turtles would rather find water to travel through instead of by land, if … Continue reading
The prophetic imagination of Fred Phelps and Westboro Baptist Church – #loveconquershate
When I’m trying to talk to my wife or oldest daughter and they’re watching TV, I usually have to say their full name boldly…sometimes kind of forcefully, even. (When they’re in the zone, they’re in the zone.*) If I have … Continue reading
Posted in character, discipleship, faith, forgiveness, grace, love
Tagged character, discipleship, faith, forgiveness, grace, love
Leave a comment
How to feel like a big, fat, giant spiritual failure
Compare your present self with your past self, especially if you thought you got things “right” in the past. Bind yourself to legalism. Expect near perfect results. Think that your past will always define you NO MATTER WHAT. Equate God’s … Continue reading
Pull my finger spirituality — #rethinkchurch #spirituality
Mountains. A babbling brook. The sunset. (I’m not able to put sunrise on the list because I’m never up that early.) A humble person serving someone else. These are all ways that people see God’s presence or God at work … Continue reading
Posted in #10questions6voices, community, faith, God, spirituality, theology
Tagged #10questions6voices, community, faith, God, spirituality, theology
1 Comment
