by Claire Florine | Aug 31, 2013 | for reflection, i am bibledude, PRAY
Dear God, There is a way in which I sometimes I felt a sense of belonging. Belonging to a family. But I never felt I belonged to you. It was like I was walking alone, next to a ghost who had died centuries ago, drifting silently at my feet, as my shadow cast over the...
by Alia Joy | Aug 29, 2013 | engaged in culture, i am bibledude, missions, SERVE
The problem with missions is there are no worthy people. Only a worthy God. Thus grace. If we were worthy, well that would make the whole escapade quite a bit simpler. If we could measure up those we deem deserving, the orphans and widows and oppressed, we could fuel...
by Nikole Hahn | Aug 28, 2013 | authentic christianity, i am bibledude, READ
It’s fairly common in a situation to want to shift the blame to the other person. Instead of looking for solutions, we are busy saving face. My first reaction is to point the finger. It’s a knee-jerk reaction. When I have had time away from the situation,...
by Simply Darlene | Aug 25, 2013 | authentic christianity, i am bibledude, READ
For sure and for certain, I am a daughter of the King of kings, a princess of the most high God. My eternity is set, I don’t doubt that for one fine frog’s hair second; but, my here and my now, in this current stance, right smack-dab where I am, this earthly residence...
by Claire Florine | Aug 24, 2013 | i am bibledude, theology and worldviews
I glance over at the girl right ahead of me in line. She’s probably 16, wearing light blue-jean cut-off short shorts and a white tank top. Her hair is blonde, highlighted and thick, hanging perfectly straight down to her shoulder blades. Her skin is perfectly...
by Justin Bowers | Aug 21, 2013 | authentic christianity, i am bibledude, READ
“There is not an honest pastor in the land who is not deeply aware of the slum conditions that exist in the congregation and, therefore, the unending task of clearing out the garbage, finding space for breathing, getting adequate nourishment, and venturing into...
