I read in Proverbs: “for the devious person is an abomination to the Lord, but the upright are in his confidence.” Proverbs 3:32, ESV When churches experience division in the leadership, I have observed that one significant cause is one or more … [Continue reading]
On humility and hunger
As you might guess from my previous post, I have been in need of some encouragement. While some aspects of my life have gone very well, and I am grateful for God’s blessing on me and my family through the COVID-19 crisis, God has allowed me to … [Continue reading]
Ideas have consequences
Ideas always have consequences. Bad ideas always have negative consequence. The bad idea I have in mind this morning is the thought that it is up to us to reinvent the church to make it more relevant to current cutlure. I am reminded of a … [Continue reading]
A Christmas Wish
It is Christmas Eve as I write this post. I am hoping that all who subscribe to Attempts at Honesty are well in the midst of the COVID-19 crisis. While I suspect that the crisis has been sensationalized by news outlets, it is a very real problem … [Continue reading]